Hieizan International Trail Run 2025

Date of event Sat Mar 15 2025
Location of event Sakamoto Otsu, Shiga
Category
  • Trail running
Official website Hieizan International Trail Run
Official SNS

Entry

Application method First come, first served
In my mind, I have been defining those intense long races in Europe and America like this.
“The journey that I can brush my self up while standing face to face with myself and loving surrounding nature.”
This explains why I push myself to the edge while I put my heart and soul into it.
As a result, I can build my self-esteem to the level that I have never stepped into. Mt.Hiei has its 1200 years of history. There is a trail that people used to walk through numbers of difficulties to reach the bliss in the sublimity woods.
There is a trail that we can touch peoples’ heartstrings.
The new phase where become visual only when you overcome this 50km long trail.Facing your self, break through the wall, and you will find yourself who has never seen before. The 21centry-sports: Trail Running,The journey that you can reach out to the origin.
Date of event Sat Mar 15 2025
Event Overview

◆Course Layout/Total Elevation
50 miles (approx. 80km)/Total Elevation 5,500m
50km/Total Elevation 3,700m
23km/Total Elevation 1,400m
We plan to apply for ITRA points for all courses.

◆Enrollment capacity
50mile: 200 people
50km: 700 people
23km: 600 people
Total 1,500 people *We will close registration once we reach capacity.

◆Race Schedule (Planned: Subject to change)
Saturday, March 15, 2025
06:00 Registration begins
08:00 Opening ceremony
08:15 50 mile start
08:40 50km start
09:30 23km start
19:30 Race ends
*The awards ceremony is scheduled for around 14:30. Depending on the race results, the start time and award method may change.
For the 50 mile course, awards will be given in order of completion, starting with those eligible for the awards.

◆About the reception
Reception location: Enryakuji 1st Parking Lot (Enryakuji Bus Center) Pipe Tent
Reception starts: 6:00 AM (scheduled)
Reception ends: 8:45 AM (scheduled)

◆Regarding meeting times
Please check in approximately one hour before the start of the race you are participating in.
It is about a five-minute walk from the check-in venue to the starting point, in front of Ichigu wo Terasu Kaikan.
We plan to send out final information by email approximately two weeks before the race.
Please note that the start time and starting method may be subject to change in the future.

◆Changing Rooms
A pipe tent will be set up in Enryakuji Parking Lot No. 1 (Enryakuji Bus Center) and can be used as a changing room.
Space is limited, so please be considerate of others when using the facility. We recommend that you come dressed in the clothes you will be wearing for the race.

◆Participation Fee
50mile 23,000 yen / U22 discount 11,500 yen Early bird discount 1,000 yen off (until 23:59 on December 31st)
50km 20,000 yen / U22 discount 10,000 yen Early bird discount 1,000 yen off (until 23:59 on December 31st)
23km 10,000 yen / U22 discount 5,000 yen
※Early bird discount does not apply to U22 discount.
※Early bird discount does not apply to 23km course.
※Participation fee includes insurance fee and Enryakuji Temple pilgrimage fee.
※Those who are coming to support the athletes, etc., are required to pay the Enryakuji Temple admission fee.
The insurance amount for accident insurance is as follows.
・Death/permanent disability: 10 million yen
・Hospitalization insurance: 5,000 yen per day
・Outpatient insurance: 2,000 yen per day
・Rescue expenses: 3 million yen
・Personal liability: 30 million yen

*Participation fees cannot be refunded if you cancel after applying.
*Entry rights are not transferable after applying.
*Events cannot be changed after applying.


◆Participation Prize
Participation prizes will be given out on the day. Please note that we will not be able to give out participation prizes to those who are unable to attend the event due to circumstances on the day, so please apply with this in mind.
*If you present the final information sheet addressed to non-participants, we can give the prize to a substitute.
 

Eligibility to participate ◆Eligibility to participate
High school students and above, male and female, who meet the following requirements (however, minors must have parental consent)
●50mile
・Those who have completed a trail race of 100km or more, or a full marathon in under 3 hours
・Those who can run the entire course without getting lost
●50km
・Those who have completed a trail run race of 40km or more, or a full marathon in under 4.5 hours
*However, to complete the entire course, you must be able to run a full marathon in under 4 hours.
・Those who can run the entire course without getting lost
●23km
・Those who can run the entire course without getting lost

◆Time limit
50mile 11 hours 15 minutes
50km 10 hours 50 minutes
23km 10 hours 00 minutes
For the operation of the race, there will be gate closure times. (This will be announced on the race website at a later date)
*For the 50mile, the time limit at the 50km point is 7 hours 15 minutes. Please be aware of this before entering.
Required equipment - Bib number (will be provided on the day)
- Clothes suitable for running or trail running that are easy to move in
- Shoes (suitable for trail running)
- Winter clothing suitable for trail running
- Rainwear (raincoat only)
- Light (light checks will be conducted at designated points. Mobile phone lights are prohibited.)
- Cold weather gear such as survival blankets and emergency equipment
- Poison remover
- Bear bell (to be used in limited sections)
- At least 1 liter of water and food as needed (there are aid stations, but please bring water as the course has elevation changes.)
- Please bring your own cup. (There are no paper cups at the aid stations.)
- Personal mobile phone (Please register your contact information with the event office on the day. Contact information will be provided at a later date.)
- Poles are prohibited.
- First aid kit (something that can be used to administer first aid on site in the event of sprains or injuries involving bleeding)
 
Other notes Depot area for 50 mile runners
A depot area for 50 mile runners will be set up in front of the 2A Nemoto-Nakado aid station.
It can only be used after the 50 mile runners' first lap (50km run).
Only food and drinks can be deposited; please do not leave any equipment.
Space is limited, so please share among the runners.
Anything remaining after the race will be disposed of, so be sure to take home anything you need.

Personal support is prohibited.
There are no restrictions on private aid stations, but aid stations aimed at specific athletes will be considered support and may result in penalties being imposed on the athletes.
Aid stations should be set up in locations that do not cause a nuisance, and should be removed promptly if there are complaints.
The serving of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
 
  • 50mile (about 80km) [General]
    ¥23,000
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners have experience of completing a trail race of 100km or more, or a full marathon in less than 3 hours.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 50mile(about 80km)[General]Early bird discount
    ¥22,000
    ※*Early bird discount for entries by 31 December
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners have experience of completing a trail race of 100km or more, or a full marathon in less than 3 hours.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 50mile (about 80km) [Under 22 years old]
    ¥11,500
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners have experience of completing a trail race of 100km or more, or a full marathon in less than 3 hours.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 50km [General]
    ¥20,000
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners must have experience of completing a trail run race of 40 km or more, or a full marathon in less than 4.5 hours.
    *Runners must be able to run a full marathon in 4 hours or less.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 50km [General]Early bird discount
    ¥19,000
    *Early bird discount for entries by 31 December
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners must have experience of completing a trail run race of 40 km or more, or a full marathon in less than 4.5 hours.
    *Runners must be able to run a full marathon in 4 hours or less.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 50km [Under 22 years]
    ¥10,000
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners must have experience of completing a trail run race of 40 km or more, or a full marathon in less than 4.5 hours.
    *Runners must be able to run a full marathon in 4 hours or less.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 23km [General]
    ¥10,000
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
  • 23km [Under 22 years]
    ¥5,000
    Male and female high school students and above.
    ・Runners must be able to run the entire course without getting lost.
Entry Office MT Hiei Trail Running Executive Committee Secretar
TEL 077-522-4103
Email address mt.hiei-trailrun@jtb.com