Kyoto Isshu Trail Run 26K 2026

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 · Kyoto, Japan · 26 km · D+ 1,380 m · 8h time limit

The ~26 km long course (about 1,380 m D+) of the Kyoto Isshu Trail Run, from Bishamondo Temple in Yamashina along the Kyoto Isshu Trail over Mt. Hiei to Shizuhara Shrine. 2026 is the 31st edition, with 400 places across two courses. There are no placing awards; finishers receive a time certificate.

The course

The course tops out at 792 m (low point 89 m). There are 2 big climbs: 355 m around 0–5 km; 683 m around 7–14 km. Only about 30% is gentle (under 5% grade); most of it is climbing or descending.

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Overview

Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start: 09:00
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Distance: 26 km
Elevation gain: 1,380 m
Time limit: 8h
ITRA: H
Official website: www.actrep-sports.com/kyoto-kitayama

Elevation profile

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Distance (km) across, elevation (m) up. ◆ and the numbers are the aid stations in the table below; (!) marks a cutoff. High point 792 m · low point 89 m

Aid stations and cutoffs

#	Distance	Aid station	Segment	Cutoff
F	26 km	FinishFINISH 静原神社	26 km	17:008h

The small figure under each cutoff is the time from the start.

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