2014 Running Season

Greetings fellow runners! The 2014 running season is well underway here in Hokkaido.

Race Information

The information provided here on this blog has mostly been gathered from Runnet.  Much has also been taken from the news and the Hokkaido Marathon Guide.  The races are generally posted on the date of the event, not on the date the post was written.  Some may be posted around their application start time and still others may be posted after the event is over.
You can use the information here to help plan your race season in Hokkaido.  If you have any questions about an event, or would like to leave a race report, please do so in the comments of the event.  I screen all comments before they are posted to the blog.

Race Calendar

The calendar has been set up so that events that always repeat on the same date or weekend, repeat every year.  The dates may be wrong.  Use the calendar as a general guide.

Injury

I am sidelined with tendinitis in my left hamstring and am working hard to get it fixed/healed. (Look up high hamstring tendinopathy).
If you want to prevent this happening to you, make sure you stretch (not before your run) and do things other than running.  Especially, make sure you do things to strengthen your rear and your other core muscles.  Sit ups, crunches, planks, twisting crunches, bird dogs, lunges, half lunges, squats, bridges, eccentric bridges, leg abductions, push-ups, pull-ups, knee ups, etc, etc, etc....

I have actually been (not) dealing with this injury for three years and have finally gone to the Dr. and have started rehab.  Thus I have not been running much in the past three years due to the pain and haven't run at all since last November.  This is why Running in Hokkaido has not been updated much.

The Hokkaido Marathon application has started and probably filled up today.  The Shiranuka Road Race 10k is done.  The Date City Half marathon is coming up soon as is the Honbetsu Park 8k Cross Country.  If you like to swim, the Obihiro no Mori Aquathlon is coming up soon in May.  Despite my injury I was able to run the Parent - Child 3k at the Shiranuka Road Race this year.  I was so proud of my little girl.  Check the calendar and Runnet as well. There are many other events in Spring.

Nissan Cup Rikubetsu Kogarashi Half Marathon

第16回日産カップ陸別こがらしマラソンの参加受付中
平成25年10月27日（日）に開催の第13回日産カップ陸別こがらしマラソンの参加申込受付を開始しました。
お問い合わせは、大会事務局（陸別町役場産業振興課内　℡0156-27-2141まで）
http://www.town.rikubetsu.hokkaido.jp/news/2010/09/13.php

From the Rikubetsu homepage.
The Kogarashi Half Marathon also has 10k and 5k events and 3k and 2k events for children will be held on October 27th at the Nissan Test Track.

Deadline: October 4th.
You can download more information and application forms from the Rikubetsu Town hompage here: 
http://www.town.rikubetsu.hokkaido.jp/other-event/2013/08/16.php

There are no cheering crowds, no spectators but there great views and the probably the only chance you'll have of racing around Nissan's Hokkaido test track.  The Half marathon first takes you around the inner circle full of serious hill climbs and then around the outer high-speed circle and back for the finish.  Kogarashi means "cold wind" and likewise the weather is always a bit cool for this race.

Please call the Sangyo Sinkoka of the Rikubetsu-cho Yakuba at 0156-27-2141 for more information.

Mt. Mokoto Fukioroshi Marathon

Mt. Mokoto Fukioroshi Marathon
Full, half, 10k, 5k, 3k, 2k events. 
October 27.
Apply by September 27.

Here is the event site: home | fukioroshi

https://plus.google.com/u/0/103071592548368208603/posts/i9p36AwYrXL

Shikaoi Trail Run

The Shikaoi Trail Run will have its fourth running on Saturday October 27th

The run starts and ends at the Nishikami Farm and takes you through a wild ride through forests, over wood chip trails, across several small rivers and through green pastures. The farm also has a cafe and furnace for cooking bread or pizza and they have strawberries. Loads and loads of strawberries that you can buy or pick yourself.

Place: Kanko Noen Nishikami in Shikaoi
Put on by the Shikaoi-cho Sogogata Chiiki Sports Club "Wakko".

8:30 Opening Ceremony
9:00 Start
13:00 Awards Ceremony

Distance:
23k fee 3,000yen
12k fee 2,000yen
5k fee 1,500yen (700 for children)

Apply by: October 4 (Friday)

Apply by post or fax, pay by making a deposit to their account at

しかおいトレイルラン事務局

〒081-0223 河東郡鹿追町南町２丁目４０番地（和田）

☆お問合せ先☆　tetujinn26@gmail.com

☆振込先☆　しかおいトレイルラン実行委員会

Tel/Fax　(0156)66-2438

Inquiry/Questions can be made by telephone after 9pm.

Bank account
帯広信用金庫　鹿追支店　店番006　口座番号1047907


Trekking poles not allowed
Be prepared for the cold.
Long tights or other leg covering should be worn to protect against cuts and scrapes.

I have not been able to find a link for this and I have lost our own applications but I someone was kind enough to upload a PDF of the application, in color! So they must have gotten it from the source, wherever the source is. I was not able to find it on the Shikaoi Town website like last year.

So here is a copy: Shikaoi Trail Run Application Form

Mokoto - Lake Kussharo Trail Run

Mt. Mokoto and Lake Kussharo Trail Run

A low impact trail run.

Date: October 20, 2013
Apply by September 20, 2013

A trail run and trail walk competition.
See the details at their homepage (Japanese)

http://do-walking.net/trailrun/yoko/index.html

The longest event is 26km.  With shorter runs and walks.  Children in 4th grade and up can join some of the shorter events.

It looks like this one might be a bit more difficult to apply for since it doesn't use a 3rd party service like Runnet to apply.
You can download a form and fax in your application.   You will have to pay by bank transfer, essentially, by sending money to their account.  The account information is on their website as well as a sample of how the form might look like filled in.

This is an event I've had my eye one for a while.  I still won't be able to run the event myself because of family duties, but maybe someday.

Treking pole are not allowed.
I believe you need to bring/carry your own cup or bottle for getting water from the aid stations.

You'll probably want to wear long tights and gloves and BEAR BELLS to be safe.  The sasa can cut your skin.

They have promotion videos (PV) at the website.  Check it out.

Otoineppu Trail Run

Otoineppu Trail Run　

50k, 30k, and 15k events.

The event is run at the Otoifuji Ski slope and over cross country ski courses.  From the course map, it looks fairly challenging, with a lot of climbing to be done.

They have a Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/2013.trailrunning.otoineppu
And the event page on the Otoineppu Homepage, where you can download course maps, is here: https://www.vill.otoineppu.hokkaido.jp/kakuka/chiikishinkou/oshirase/2013-0702-0939-16.html

Too late to apply since the event is this Sunday, the same day as the Hokkaido Marathon, but this may be one to put on the schedule for next year.

MAMMUT CUP Mt TAISETSU Trail Journey

MAMMUT CUP Mt TAISETSU Trail Journey (大雪山ウルトラトレイル) in July.
(1) 110k, (2) 100k and (3) 72k and (4) 36k

http://www.mttaisetsu-trail.jp/
Registration has begun!

First MAMMUT CUP Mt TAISETSU Trail Journey
July 13 - 15 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday (holiday))
Race is July 14 - 15.

Place
Hokkaido Taqisetsuzan 
Engaru-cho, Kamikawa-cho, Higashikawa-cho

What
Trail Running, Fast Trecking

Events
(1) Taisetsuzan Ultra Trail 110k (14th adn 15th)
 大雪山ウルトラトレイル・110k(14･15日開催)

(2) Taisetsuzan Ultra Trail and Fast Trecking 100k (14th and 15th)
 大雪山ウルトラトレイル&ファストトレッキング・100k(14･15日開催)

(3) Engaru Long Trail 72k (14th)
遠軽ロングトレイル・72k(14日開催)

(4) Shirataki Tengu Trail 36k (14th)
 白滝天狗トレイル・36k(14日開催)

(5) Kamui Mintara Fast Trecking 28k (15th)
カムイミンタラ・ファストトレッキング・28k(15日開催)

Note: The fast trecking of (2) and (5) are not running events.
※(2)のファストトレッキングと(5)はランニングではありません。

Limted to (1) 250 people (2) 50 people (3) 50 people (4) 300 people (5) 50 people
募集人数 (1)250名 (2)50名 (3)50名 (4)300名 (5)50名

Must be at least 18 years old to participate and must be confident in your ability to complete the event you enter.
参加資格 18歳以上で迷うことなく全行程を制限時間内に完走(完歩)する体力と気力を有する方。

Note: Junior High School aged children and above may participate in (5) if they are accompanied by an parent or guardian.
※(5)は中学生以上で上記参加資格を有する方(保護者同伴)

You need to be prepared to and able to meet any weather or conditions that the mountain may throw at you.
参加条件 ・ 高地山岳地で起こりうる様々な環境の変化に適切に対応する能力を有すること。

You need to take into consideration the local natural environment do everything you can to limit your impact during the event.
・ コースエリアの自然環境を良く理解し、環境保護に十分配慮できること。

If you choose to participate in (1) or (2), you must stay at the facility as directed by the event organizers.
・ 種目(1)と(2)については、実行委員会指定の宿泊施設に泊まること。



コース (1) 1日目:遠軽町丸瀬布総合スポーツ公園〜白滝〜白滝天狗平〜平山〜比麻良山〜有明山〜天狗岳〜白滝高原キャンプ場

2日目:大雪旭ヶ丘〜愛山渓〜ピウケナイ山〜東川町忠別湖畔

(2) 1日目:遠軽町丸瀬布総合スポーツ公園〜白滝〜白滝天狗平〜平山〜比麻良山〜有明山〜天狗岳〜白滝高原キャンプ場

2日目:大雪旭ヶ丘〜愛山渓〜当麻岳〜間宮岳〜旭岳〜旭岳登山口

(3) 遠軽町丸瀬布総合スポーツ公園〜白滝〜白滝天狗平〜平山〜比麻良山〜有明山〜天狗岳〜白滝高原キャンプ場

(4) 白滝高原キャンプ場〜白滝天狗平〜平山〜比麻良山〜有明山〜天狗岳〜白滝高原キャンプ場

(5) 大雪旭ヶ丘〜愛山渓〜当麻岳〜間宮岳〜旭岳〜旭岳登山口

※2日間コースは、1日目と2日目の移動はバス移動となります。

※コースはコンディション等により変更になる場合があります。

※距離は予定となります。正式決定後に改めて発表いたします。

スタート (1)・(2)1日目4:00・2日目6:00 (3)4:00 (4)8:00 (5)6:00

制限時間 (1) 24時間 (1日目14時間、2日目10時間)

(2) 26時間 (1日目14時間、2日目12時間)

(3) 14時間

(4) 9時間

(5) 12時間



表　彰 各男女1〜6位

※種目(2)と(5)のファストトレッキングは順位及びタイムは競いません。

参加申込 2013年3月15日 (締切り6月21日 ※但し定員となり次第終了)

申込方法 フィールズオンラインエントリー、ランネット、JTBスポーツステーション


※フィールズオンラインエントリーで申し込むと、事務手数料200円を値引きします！

参加費
Participation Fees
(1)16,000円 (2)14,000円 (3)10,000円 (4)6,000円 (5)5,000円

参加賞 大雪山ウルトラトレイルオリジナルTシャツほか

主　催 大雪山ウルトラトレイル実行委員会

後　援 北海道、遠軽町、上川町、東川町、北海道新聞社ほか（一部予定）

協　力 陸上自衛隊第25普通科連隊、白滝山岳会、上川山岳会、旭川山岳会ほか

特別協賛 MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP JAPAN

協　賛 秀岳荘、スポーツメーカー各社


【お問い合わせ】
For more details ContactTaikai Jimukyoku (Field Sports Desk)
大会事務局(フィールズ・スポーツデスク)
〒297-0201　千葉県ながら町上野468-3 ログフィールズ

TEL 0475-47-3017 / FAX 0475-47-3018 / Eメール info@fields-co.jp
http://www.mttaisetsu-trail.jp/