In addition to full marathons, half marathons, and trail running, the running market has begun to diversify in recent years, with color runs, electric runs, and other events where running plays a supporting role.
. A race in which the entire route is uphill only has even been introduced. The name of the race isThe Fastest King of Mountain Roads 2017 @ Hakone Turnbike".
The stage will be the Turnpike Hakone, with a total distance of 13.6 km, an elevation gain of 981 m, and an average gradient of 7%, making it a very hilly course. The MAZDA Sky Lounge at the finish line offers an attractive option of a panoramic view of Mt. Furthermore, the "God of the Mountains" Daichi Kamino will be participating as a guest runner.
Incidentally, there are two categories: a road race category (13.6 km) and a mini-ekiden category (4 sections). Why not take this opportunity to test your leg strength on the steep slope of the devil's hill?
Text_Hiroshi Yamamoto
The Fastest King of Mountain Roads 2017 @ Hakone Turnbike
Date: Sunday, March 19
Venue: MAZDA Turnpike Hakone
Start/Finish: Odawara Toll Station, MAZDA Sky Lounge
Events: Road Race category / 13.6km, Mini Ekiden category (4 sections) / 4.3km, 4.8km, 2.4km, 2.1km
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