The Saroma Lake 100km Ultramarathon
Held every year in late June.
100km and 50km divisions.
One of the most popular and celebrated ultra-marathons in Japan.
Run with close to 5000 others around the beautiful Saroma Lake.
Apply by March 11, 2011
Date: June 26th, 2011
The last Sunday in June.
This is a fantastic event and I can't say enough about it. There are so many people on the course that you are almost never running alone. That alone helps a lot. There is either a water stop or a water and food stop every 2.5km. The support of the other runners and of all the volunteers on the course is phenomenal. This is one of the most famous and well attended ulras in Japan for good reason.
People who have completed this ultra 10 times get preferred treatment. If you are in Japan for the long haul, why not give it a try in 2011 or 2012?
Links:
Official Homepage
http://saromanblue.jp/top/
City of Kitami - in English
http://www.kitamikanko.jp/english/57_06_marathon.html
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