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Kaga Spa Trail Endurance 50

The KagaSpa50 is the 1st step into the Ultra distance at the Kaga Spa Trail Endurance 100 by UTMB. Entries open 27 Sep, 2024.

Race Category

ws50KM

Running Stones

2

Finals Access

Distance

58 KM

Elevation Gain

2700 M+

Start Date

Saturday 21st June 2025

Race Start

Yamanaka Onsen, Yamanaka-za - 08:00

Max Allowed Race Time

16 Hours

Mandatory Gear List

  • Drink (500ml or more)
  • food for action
  • portable cup (for aids)
  • clothes that can withstand rain for a long time (top and bottom)
  • light (confirmed lighting)
  • survival sheet
  • first aid kit (gauze, antiseptic, bandage, etc.)
  • cell phone
  • bear bell
  • Please bring any other equipment you may need (portable toilet, warm clothes, gloves, whistle, compass, map, etc.)

Race Details

KagaSpa50 SATURDAY 21 Jun 2025
ENTRY INCLUSIONS Race entry, athlete t-shirt, finisher medal, finisher certification, fully stocked aid stations, on-course medical support and assistance, insurance, finishing refreshment-meal.
TRANSPORT N/A
MANDATORY GEAR All runners must carry mandatory gear during the race. Details are on the above.
MINIMUM AGE 18 years of age on race day
TOTAL DISTANCE 58km
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN 2,700mD+
TOTAL ALLOWABLE TIME 14 hours
CUTOFF PACE REQUIRED 15 mins/km
FIRST FINISHER 4hours 30min (13:00, Saturday)
FINAL FINISHER 14 hours (22:00, Sunday)
AWARDS & PRIZES 1st to 5th place overall Male & Female receive a trophy
1st to 3rd Age group Male & Female *excluding overall award winners
UTMB World Series ws50KM
The KagaSp50 is a UTMB World Series 50 Event. Finishers of KagaSpa50 will receive 2 running stones.

Aid Stations & Check Points

# LOCATION DISTANCE CUT OFF TIME
START Yamanaka Onsen, Yamanaka-za 0km 8:00 - 8:10, Jun 21
AS1 Mt. Kariyasu) 9.2km n/a
AS2 Kutani Dam 14.8km n/a
CP1 Kutani Shinsui Park 19.7km 13:30 - 13:40, Jun 21
AS3 Imadachi Aios Square 30.1km n/a
AS4 Mt. Sandoshi Trailhead 41.0km n/a
CP2 Mt. Kurakake Trailhead 43.1km 18:00 - 18:10, Jun 21
AS5 Tono 49.5km n/a
FINISH Yamanaka Onsen, Yamanaka-za 56.3km 21:00 - 21:10, Jun 21