Deep Japan Ultra 2024 open for registration

One of this season’s successful newcomers on the Asia Trail Master Championship calendar has already opened registration for next year’s edition. Deep Japan Ultra in Niigata will take place from 21 to 23 June and again feature two points races: 100 miles and 80km. As 2023 proved, Deep Japan Ultra is an event to be taken seriously!

Hiroaki Matsunaga is a very experienced and competitive trail runner in Japan, who on top is very familiar with the international running scene. Almost ten years ago now, he created Echigo Country Trail, but since the corona crisis he focuses his efforts on his new brainchild, Deep Japan Ultra. The event takes place in his native Niigata Prefecture, roughly 2-3 hours by shinkansen northwest of Tokyo. There’s also a few international flights to Niigata city. Visitors not familiar with Japan will experience the real countryside, which often remains unexplored. The host venue is the Mount Asakusa Park. Participants should be prepared for technical mountain trails, which at higher altitudes may still be covered in snow. Especially if you sign up for the 100 miles, do not come unprepared and unfocused. This is not a race to ‘try out’ 100 miles for the first time. The 80 km category has plenty of spice and technicality as well.

Register as soon as you can, because spots are limited. Give yourself time to plan the event, including accommodation and travel, and get yourself ready for a wonderful trail experience next June!