Ome Takamizu International Trail Race
Athlete Entitlements
Samurai Sports Advantage
Race Standard
Celebrating 25 years! The Ome Takamizu International Trail Race is a long-running, grassroots trail running event organized by the KFC Triathlon Club. Take a break from the busy tourist destinations and visit the city of Ome, conveniently located just an hour away from the heart of Tokyo on the Chuo Line. A well-known stomping grounds for the city dweller seeking nature’s reprieve, west Tokyo is a great place for a day trip.
Out on the course, you’ll travel back in time to find hidden villages of old private “minka” houses used as a school for farming and agriculture. The area is also known to be a “power spot,” or a spiritual location with mystical energy. Welcome spring’s warmer temperatures with a run deep into the woods of western Tokyo!
・Difficulty: 25km (advanced), 14km (intermediate)
・Finishers are entitled to the following items free of charge: a race buff, a pair of compression calf sleeves, a downloadable finisher certificate, race photos, and a bottle of Coca Cola (500ml). No shirts or medals.
・Your failure to prepare and be informed does not constitute an emergency for others. Make sure to read through all of the event information below to understand the race details. Ask questions if you are uncertain.
・Ensure you have lodging and transportation plans figured out BEFORE registering for this race.
サムライスポーツでの参加申込は外国人参加者を対象としたものです。 日本人の方がエントリーされた場合は無効となり、参加費については、返金事務手数料を差し引いた上でご返金となります。ご了承ください。
- 00Days to Race Day
Registration Period
TBA
April 2, 2023 (Sun)
at Nagayama Park Field
1000…25k starts
1030…14k starts
1500…25km cut off time
・We recommend arriving by 0930
・Staggered start in small groups (approx. 100)
25km
¥8,000 (¥9,000 incl. Samurai Sports service charge)
14km
¥7,000 (¥8,000 incl. Samurai Sports service charge)
Why are there two prices?
・If total cost is ¥10,000 or less, you will incur a flat fee service charge of ¥1,000.
・If total cost is ¥10,001 or more, you will incur a service charge amounting to 10% of total cost.
・Why the additional charges? They help us cover the cost of operating the registration platform, translation of athlete guides/event information, labor hours required to answer your event inquiries, etc. Depending on the event, the surcharges help to cover the cost of our physical presence at the event.
25km
View map
+1,101m or +3,612ft
1 aid station
14km
View map
+436m or +1,429ft
1 aid station
Please note that the course map and advertised distance do not align perfectly. According to the race organizers, this is due to the fact that the area does not always ping well using GPS or GLONASS. Additionally, the course map calculates distance between several geographical coordinates that do not account for irregularities in the surface of the route nor changes in elevation relative to the idealized surface.
Should you find a discrepancy between the advertised distance and the map, you may reasonably expect to run a maximum of the distance advertised but may also find that the distance actually covered more closely resembles that of the course map provided.
Age Eligibility
・25km…must be 16 or older
・14km…must be 16 or older
Cut Off Times
・25km…5 hours total; must clear first 10km within 100 min. If you do not make the cut off, you must return the same way you came to the start/finish area on your own
・14km…no time limit; athletes may not walk from start to finish
Important
・Both distances are capped at 1,000 athletes each for a total of 2,000 athletes.
・First come, first served. Once the maximum number of athletes is reached, registration will close.
・Demonstrate good manners. All participants must be respectful of the natural course environment and do his/her best to preserve it. Be mindful of other climbers and hikers on the trail.
・Be a responsible athlete. Please make sure you have the physical ability to complete the course.
Mandatory Gear
・Gloves
・at least 1,000ml of water
・Proof of health insurance
・Mask or face covering
Recommended Gear
・Trail running shoes
・If you have spring allergies, e.g. hayfever, we suggest taking and/or bringing anything you normally would for allergy relief, such as anti-histamines, Kleenex tissues, nasal spray, etc. At this time of year, the woods are heavy with pollen.
Nagayama Park Field (start/finish)
about 8 min. by foot from Ome station
217 Honcho, Ome, Tokyo 198-0041
Google Maps
・No awards ceremony will be held on race day
・All awards will be mailed to respective winners
・Net time will be used for results
25km
Top 1-6 overall men/women
Top 3 age group awards
15km
Top 1-6 overall men/women
Top 3 age group awards
Age Groups
18-39, 40-49, 50+
2022 Finishers
14km: 759 finishers
25km: 893 finishers
14km Men Champion: 1:02
14km Women Champion: 1:20
25km Men Champion: 2:13
25km Women Champion: 2:33
2022 Results
25km results
14km results
By Car
From Tokyo, about 1 hour 20 minutes (75km /47 miles)
From Yokosuka, about 1 hours 40 minutes (103km / 64 miles)
From Yokota AB, about 30 minutes (11km / 7 miles)
By Train
From Tokyo, about 1 hour 30 minutes
From Yokosuka, about 2 hours 30 minutes
From Yokota AB, about 30 minutes
Parking
Limited paid parking available around Ome train station
Public transportation recommended; vehicles parked illegally will be towed at the owner’s expense.
・Free bag check will be available at the start. Please do not bring valuables.
・Course recces are encouraged, but not necessary. The race organizer recommends a bear bell on the trails. Please ensure you practice the appropriate physical distancing behavior and respect the trails.
General
・ No deferrals, credits, or refunds will be issued once registration has closed. This applies to incidents in which the race organizers are forced to cancel, postpone, or otherwise delay the event for the safety of athletes, staff, and volunteers. Such incidents include, but are not limited to severe weather, official emergency declarations, natural disasters (including earthquake), pandemic, biochemical or nuclear fallout, and personal circumstances of the participant (including illness, pregnancy, injury or similar catastrophe).
・Athletes may request a refund in writing via email, up until the last day of registration. Refunds will be processed online minus ¥1,000 transaction fees and administrative fees.
Participants determined to be violating the policies below may be disqualified without a refund:
・Any person found to be bib-swapping (illegal transfer of bib); the person will be held responsible in case of an accident arising from or provoked by the other person during the event.
・Any person found to be registering with inaccurate information, i.e. false declarations of the participants name, age, or gender.
・You will not sue the event organizers nor its affiliates (including Samurai Sports) for any injury or death caused during the event.
・ You consent to and will give all authorities and copyright to the event organizer and affiliates for the use of photography, motion pictures, articles, recordings or any other record of this event (including personal information such as name, age, gender, personal record, portrait, and etc.) for legitimate purposes and use in newspapers, TV, magazines, internet and any media publishing such as Facebook posts, Instagram posts, and pamphlets.
Insurance
・ Those participating and coming from abroad must be enrolled in medical and/or travel insurance in case of accident, injury, and medical emergencies.
・ Before signing up, please carefully read all rules and regulations of the event. If the rules and regulations cannot be followed, participation may be denied by the event organizers. If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to contact us – it is your responsibility to be prepared.
Athlete Guides
・In most cases, athlete guides in English will be sent via email approximately 2-3 weeks before the event. However, the delivery of athlete guides is entirely dependent on the timeliness of the event organizers. Samurai Sports takes approximately one to two days from receipt of the Japanese athlete guide to translate into English.
Additional Surcharges
・If total cost is ¥10,000 or less, you will incur a flat fee service charge of ¥1,000.
・If total cost is ¥10,001 or more, you will incur a service charge amounting to 10% of total cost.
・Why the additional charges? They help us cover the cost of operating the registration platform, translation of athlete guides/event information, labor hours required to answer your event inquiries, etc. Depending on the event, the surcharges help to cover the cost of our physical presence at the event.
English
info@samuraisports.co.jp
Japanese
0428-31-4911
info@kfctriathlon.jp
Official Website (Japanese)
http://www.kfctriathlon.com/html/event_trail.html