UTMF/STY　2013 RESULT http://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/en/about/result2013/ UTMF MAN UTMF WOMEN STY MAN STY WOMEN

YouTube STY START http://www.youtube.com/user/THENORTHFACEjpn?feature=watch

A live broadcast of the press conference will be broadcast on Thurs, April 25. You can also directly watch the STY and UTMF live. http://runnet.jp/project/utmf/

As part of a terrorist prevention plan, the police will be patrolling Yagisaki Kouen Park. Any unattended bags may be considered suspicious and may be openined and checked or removed from the premises. Make sure you keep your bags with you and do not leave them unattended.

Parking for STY runners and their supporters ismarked in red in the diagram below. When you park there, please put a Parking Pass sign sent ot you by the race on the front dashboard/window of your car. You are not allowed to go there the day before and stay/sleep in your car. You will be…

According to the latest weather forecast, we are expecting good weather during the race. However, last week, areas at higher altitudes (1000m+) there were blizzards and still a lot of snow left on the ground. The weather during April is unstable therefore we ask you to be well prepared for poor weather. Also remember that…

The Runner’s Update site will be available starting from 12 noon on April 26, 2013. http://runnet.jp/project/utmf/update.html Updated information about racers can be looked up on the Runner’s Update site using the internet, a smartphone and/or cell phone. In order to look up a runner, enter the person’s name (the name under which the person registered…

There will be a Press Conference & Welcome Gathering at the Fuji-View Hotel (Akafuji) on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 17:00. The Press Conference is only open to registered press/media but the Welcome Gathering is open to everyone. Date: Thurs. April 25, 2013 Time: 17:00 Press Conference 18:00 Welcome Gathering Location: Fuji-View Hotel Akafuji 511…

The race course will be marked with reflective markers (long strips of reflective tape) similar to that used on roads and highways. It’s important that you understand the characteristics of this reflective tape so please read this section very carefully. The reflective markers can be very clearly seen when a light is pointed at it…

The long term weather forecast indicates bad weather/rain during the UTMF. http://bit.ly/ZmynRT　（←you can check the weather forecast here. Note that the forecast is for the town areas and not the mountains and higher altitudes) We’ve re-posted the mandatory equipment list again in the NEWS section. Please read through this very carefully and ensure you carry…

There will be booths selling trail running and outdoor gear at the UTMF EXPO. The EXPO booths will be open at two locations during the following dates and times. YAGISAKI KOUEN (FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO) · Thursday, April 25 13:00~18:00 · Friday, April 26 10:00~15:00 · Saturday, April 27 10:00~17:00 · Sunday, April 28 10:00~14:00 FUJISAN KODOMO NO…

Spectators and supporters will be allowed to support racers at the W1 FUMOTO Water Station. This information was not included in the official race pamphlet/website but has been added to the “Supporter’s Course Map” below: http://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/supporters/course/ The supporter’s shuttle bus will also be stopping at W1. Click on the following link for the revised bus…

There will be women’s “toilet tents and screens” available along the trail. There will be a toilet screen between W1 and A3 (Kumamori-Yama section) and toilet tents between A7 and A8 (Mikuni Touge section) as well as between A9 and A10 (Fuji-Yoshida-mae Rindo (at the Karaotozawa gate). These toilet tents are not actual toilets but…

Trekking poles can only be used between A2 and A4 as well as A10 to the finish line. The sections are also marked on the detailed race course maps (see bottom right hand corner).

1) Supporter’s Course Map (Aid Station Parking map) 　http://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/en/supporters/course/ Parking on the road is prohibited. Please make sure you park within the designated parking areas. 2) Supporter Shuttle Bus http://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/en/supporters/transportation/ During the Ultra-Trail Mt. FUJI, food booths will be set up near the aid stations as part of the Mt. Fuji Gourmet “Stamp Rally”. Supporters…

“New-Hale” Taping Stations will be available at the following locations. Skilled trainers will provide free athletic/kinesiology taping at these stations as well as stretching advice so that you can continue the race injury-free! There will also be a massage booth within the care stations. Location: A8 Yamanaka-ko Available: Apr. 26, 20:00 – Apr. 28, 1:00am…

Petzl Headlamp Stations will be available at the following locations. Please feel free to stop by if you run into any troubles with your headlamp (even if it’s not a Petzl headlamp). They will be there to assist you with your headlamp regardless of brand so that you can successfully complete the race! UTMF W1…

ENTRY LIST The following are the UTMF and STY racer entry lists by category. (Click on the links below) UTMF（男子、Male） UTMF (女子,Female) STY（男子、Male） STY (女子,Female)

Although the UTMF and STY courses were announced on January 23rd, a very large section of the course between A8 KIRARA and the Finish Line in Yagisaki Kouen had to be changed for environmental reasons (it was found that there were rare plants along the coures that musn’t be disturbed). Because of this, the total…

The following are the reasons as to why the ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI requires racers to carry specific mandatory equipment and why a racer will be disqualified for not carrying these items.  The UTMF and STY is not just about running in the mountains. It is a 161km, 46 hour (for the STY – a…

We are currently making a ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI race pamphlet that will include the rules and regulations, course information, race schedule and other important information. This pamphlet will be given to all the racers participating in the UTMF and STY. There will be English and French versions of this pamphlet as well. The cover of…

“Important information regarding practice runs. The UTMF and STY courses run through private property owned and lived on by the property owners. This means that when we’re accessing the course, we are entering thier private property. In order to put on this race, the race office has obtained special permission from each of the land…

The overall course map, elevation chart, and a schedule with estimated race times and cut-off times have been update in the news section. This information will also be posted up in the main website soon. UTMF STY

Overseas registration for the ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI (UTMF and STY) have been extended until January 31, 2013.

The documentary “Ultra-trail Mt. FUJI – The Ultimate Race” that was broadcast (in English) on NHK World TV has been nominated and placed 7th. and has thus been selected to be re-broadcast at the end of December as part of the “Viewers Choice”program. Thank you for your many votes! NHK WORLD “Ultra-Trail Mt. FUJI -The…

We’ve received many inquiries regarding accommodations for the race. Accommodation and support packages for overseas runners coming for the 2013 UTMF and STY will be available through: Avid Adventures Japan Website: http://avid-adventures.jimdo.com/ Useful info regarding transportation to/from the race as well as weather is also provided on this website.

Race entries for the UTMF and STY start today! (Nov. 21, 2012 at 14:00 Japan Standard Time) A link to the race registration site will appear on the “Race Entry” page one hour before race entries start. When registering, you will need access to your email account to verify your email address. You will also…

The race entry start date for overseas runners that was originally set for Monday, November 19 has been postponed due to technical/system issues. Overseas race registration will now begin on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012 at 14:00 JAPAN STANDARD TIME. Please refer to “Race Entry” menu for further details.

The “Ultra Trail Mt. FUJI – The Ultimate Race” documentary program (in English) that was broadcast on Aug 18th has been nominated for a NHK World TV “Viewers Choice 2012” encore screening. With your support, this program featuring the 2012 UTMF race may be shown again at the end of December and will be a…

The total number of race slots available for each race is as follows: UTMF 800 participants STY 1200 participants

We’ve received many enthusiastic inquiries regarding next year’s race. Here are some answers to some of the FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) : FAQ:  I live in Japan but cannot read/write Japanese very well. Can I use the overseas website to register for the race? Answer:  Race applicants living in Japan are required to register for the race through the Japanese…

The Fuji Trail Runners Club has produced a DVD showcasing the UTMB and CCC races. More details coming soon. DVD is only available in Japanese. Not compatible with PAL.

The Ultra-Trail Mt. FUJI DVD is now available for purchase. Quantities are very limited so get yours soon! The DVD can be purchased through the Amazon Japan website.  DVD is only available in Japanese. Not compatible with PAL.