Mt.Fuji 100 2026

Godzilla better watch out, because you’re the one about to make the Land of the Rising Sun shake! 🐉

So, if you’re looking for a challenge that combines contemplation with physical effort of rare intensity, you’ve come to the right place 🚪. Forget those little Sunday morning jogs, forget the recovery run—here we’re talking about Mt. FUJI 100. And it’s not just a race, but a true adventure that brands you for life 🔥. This race is living a monumental cultural and sporting shock trail experience 🏯. In fact, in 2024, the World Trail Majors circuit was created, bringing together the best trails and ultra-trails in the world 🌍. See where we’re going with this? Obviously, given its beauty and heritage, this event is of course part of that circuit! 💫 And we’ll add an extra layer by noting that some routes also earn ITRA points 😉. The downsides? There aren’t any.

Alright, GPS is set—the destination is: the majestic Land of the Rising Sun, and more precisely the city of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi 📍. The event is split into five grand races to satisfy your appetite for elevation gain 🏔️. We start off strong with the legendary “ FUJI100mi ”! It takes you on roughly 168 km with 6,254 m D+ through breathtaking landscapes 😮. Prefer a slightly shorter format? 📉 Go for the “ KAI70k ” with its 70 km and 3,052 m D+ 📏. Next, the “ ASUMI40k ” format offers you 40 km and 1,445 m D+ of pure bliss on Japanese trails 🌿. To finish, there will also be the “ Sakuya ”, shorter with 8.6 km and only 164 m D+. And we wrap up to satisfy the youngest (under 20s), who will have a 5.7 km route that is overall very flat. It’s almost surprising to have no elevation gain 😹. In short, this event takes place at the end of April, during a perfect period to enjoy the nature awakening 🌸. And at that time of year, temperatures hover around 13°, another perfect condition.

This race is unique, and you can guess it’s mainly thanks to the crossings that are planned. Along the way, you’ll pass through many iconic towns such as Fuji, Fujinomiya or even Minobu 🗺️. As for the terrain, it’s as demanding as it is spectacular 🎢. Between endless forest paths, rocky trails, and slopes with relentless steepness, there’s plenty to grind through 🥾. To paint a clearer picture: while crossing dense forests at the foot of the sacred mountain, you almost feel like you might run into the woodland spirits of Princess Mononoke 🐺. But no need to stress—the summit of the volcano watches over you at all times and elevates every kilometer of your progress 🗻. Still, be careful: this course is leg-breaking and requires constant concentration to avoid ending up off the trail 🤕. Runners need real agility to outsmart the traps of this volcanic route 🌋.

On a course like this, the race alone is enough to blow your mind 🤩. But given the speed at which the scenery rolls by, the details get overlooked. It would be a shame to miss out on discovering one of the most impressive natural sites on the planet 😍. In Japan, this 3,776 m peak is certainly one of the most coveted destinations. Between camping, hiking or simply admiring it, there are plenty of ways to see it from every angle 👀. It’s also recommended to head to the surrounding Five Lakes to catch its reflection and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. Once you’ve seen it from every side, you might as well take the opportunity to visit Japan 🇯🇵. Less than 2 hours’ drive away, Tokyo, the iconic capital, is ready to heighten everyone’s sense of wonder.

May everyone muster their courage and come carve their name into the untamed legend of the volcano, on the most sought-after ultra-trail in Japan ! 🏆