Sakurayama Trail 26K 2026
Also known as: Spa to Summit Sakurayama Trail
The 26.5 km, ±1,356 m trail race of the Sakurayama Trail, a loop from Yashio Onsen (Onishi Kanko Hotel) in Fujioka, Gunma over the steep climb of Benten-yama, pass trails and forest roads to Sakurayama Park, famous for its winter cherry blossoms. One cutoff at Miharashi Chaya and a 7-hour limit; for runners 18 and up who have finished a trail race.
The course tops out at 771 m (low point 149 m). There are 2 big climbs: 417 m around 0–5 km; 567 m around 9–16 km. Only about 30% is gentle (under 5% grade); most of it is climbing or descending.
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- Date
- Sun, 15 Nov 2026
- Start
- 08:00
- Location
- Gunma, Japan
- Distance
- 26.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,356 m
- Time limit
- 7h
- ITRA
- H
- Official website
- www.sakurayamatrail.com/general-8
Elevation profile
Aid stations and cutoffs
| # | Distance | Aid station | Segment | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 26.5 km | FinishFINISH（鬼石観光ホテル） | 26.5 km | 15:007h |
The small figure under each cutoff is the time from the start.
Registration
- Registration
- Sat, 18 Jul 2026 – Sun, 25 Oct 2026
- Entry
- First come, first served
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