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February 20 (Sat) – 21 (Sun), 2027

TRAILFEST ENDURANCE SERIES

2027 DAIMONJI 100

Just give it a try! Your first 100 km trail race, at Daimonji 100.

24 km / 48 km / 72 km / 100 km. A loop-course trail race starting and finishing at Sosui Park, Kyoto.
ITRA-certified race (100 km = 4 pts / 72 km = 3 pts)

RACES

Four categories: 24 km / 48 km / 72 km / 100 km. Start and finish at Sosui Park.
Each lap is approx. 12 km (approx. 8 km trail, 3 km paved road, 1 km forest road), with approx. 560 m of elevation gain and a high point of approx. 400 m.

MAIN / ITRA 4pt

DAIMONJI 100K

Daimonji 100 / 100 km

Distance
approx. 108 km (9 laps)
Elevation gain
D+ approx. 5,040 m
Dates
2/20–21
Start
12:00–12:30 (4 waves)
Time limit
26 hours

For runners taking on their first 100 km trail race. The main event: a long loop race through the night.

MID / ITRA 3pt

DAIMONJI 72K

Daimonji 100 / 72 km

Distance
approx. 72 km (6 laps)
Elevation gain
D+ approx. 3,360 m
Dates
2/20–21
Start
12:40 / 12:50 (waves)
Time limit
21 hours

A step up toward 100 km. Experience an ultra trail, including night running, at a shorter distance.

NIGHT RACE

DAIMONJI 48K

Daimonji 100 / 48 km

Distance
approx. 48 km (4 laps)
Elevation gain
D+ approx. 2,240 m
Dates
2/20–21
Start
18:00 / 18:10 (waves)
Time limit
12 hours

For your first night trail or your first 50 km-class race. Starting at 18:00, you will get a real taste of trail running at night.

DAY RACE

DAIMONJI 24K

Daimonji 100 / 24 km

Distance
approx. 24 km (2 laps)
Elevation gain
D+ approx. 1,120 m
Dates
2/21
Start
8:00 / 8:10 (waves)
Time limit
5 h 30 min

Two laps for those who want to try winter trail running. A daytime race starting Sunday morning.

WHY / 5 reasons it is a great first 100 km

  1. No previous race finishes or qualifications are required
  2. You return to the venue every lap (approx. 12 km) and can use the aid station
  3. Few rocky sections or technical descents — a course that is approachable technically
  4. The course is well marked, so it is easy to follow even at night
  5. About a 15-minute walk from JR Yamashina Station — easy to reach by public transport

FOR INTERNATIONAL RUNNERS

Runners from outside Japan are welcome. Here is what you should know before entering.

Entry via Moshicom

Entries are accepted on Moshicom, a Japanese event registration site. Click the "English" button at the top of the entry page to switch the language. If you have any trouble entering, please contact us by email.

Getting to the venue

From Kansai International Airport (KIX), take the JR Limited Express "Haruka" to Kyoto Station. From Kyoto, it is one stop on the JR line to Yamashina Station, then about a 15-minute walk to Sosui Park.

ITRA points

Daimonji 100 is an ITRA-certified race. Finishers of the 100 km earn 4 ITRA points, and finishers of the 72 km earn 3 ITRA points.

Questions?

Feel free to contact us in English.
trailfestrunningcompany@gmail.com

ENTRY

Entries are accepted on Moshicom. Each category closes once it is full.

Entry period

  • Late entry (open now):until November 30, 2026, 23:59 (JST)
  • Early and general entry have closed.

Eligibility & notes

  • Age 18 or over on race day. No previous race finishes are required.
  • Please check the entry fee on the Moshicom entry page.
  • After entry, changes of category or name, substitute runners and transfers are not permitted.
CategoryCapacity
100 km200
72 km100
48 km100
24 km100
Enter on Moshicom

Late entry open until November 30, 2026, 23:59 (JST)

RESULTS / 2026 (PDF)

Results by category open as PDF files in a new tab (in Japanese).

100 km Men
Open PDF
2026daimonji-100m.pdf
100 km Women
Open PDF
2026daimonji-100l.pdf
72 km Men
Open PDF
2026daimonji-72m.pdf
72 km Women
Open PDF
2026daimonji-72l.pdf
24 km Men
Open PDF
2026daimonji-24m.pdf
24 km Women
Open PDF
2026daimonji-24l.pdf

ACCESS

Venue: Sosui Park (29-6 Shinomiya Sensuicho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto). No vehicle access to the venue area / no dedicated parking.

Access

  • JR Kyoto Station → JR Yamashina Station (1 stop) → about a 15-minute walk
  • Open in Google Maps

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