This race has a very nice start and finish area inside an oval track. The event is well organized and there is little problem getting registered and ready for the run. However, because the races start on an 8-lane track, it is very crowded and hard to get a good start. The 20K race has about 5K uphill and then almost 7K back down again. It makes for some stressed leg muscles.

The bus ride will be anywhere from 2-2 ½ hrs.  We will provide food/snacks/drinks for the trip.  Since we are going near Mt Fuji that has very nice onsens (natural baths), we will decide after the race whether or not we want to go.  You’ll want to bring a change of clothes, but unless we go to the onsen, there are no showers available.  The races usually have vendors there so you may want to bring some yen.

Fuji Fire Festival