TRAILFEST ENDURANCE SERIES
10K / 30K / 70K / 80K / 130K / 160K / 200K.
A year-end long-trail race circling the Higashiyama, Kitayama and Nishiyama mountains of Kyoto, Japan.
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 2026 offers seven categories, from 10 km to 200 km. Entry is now open via Moshicom. Detailed category pages are currently available in Japanese only.
GREAT TRIP
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 200K
A 200 km navigation race built to international standards. The "GT (Great Trip)" category — a grand journey through the real Kyoto.
100 MILE
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 160K
One of the toughest 100-mile races in Japan. A finely crafted course and finely balanced cut-off times await you.
CLASSIC
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 130K
The original KGR distance. Based on the Kyoto Isshu Trail, this classic loop follows the ridgelines of Higashiyama, Kitayama and Nishiyama.
MID
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 80K
80 km from Nagisa Park to the Kameoka riverside. The best of the Kyoto trails in one race — with the full challenge of a long trail.
NIGHT
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 70K
A 70 km night-start race from the Kameoka riverside to Nagisa Park. Ideal for runners ready to go beyond the marathon distance on trails.
INTRO
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 30K
30 km to experience both the fun and the difficulty of a non-marked trail race. Your first step toward the long KGR categories.
FIRST CHALLENGE
KYOTO GREAT ROUND 10K
For those who want a new challenge at the end of the year, without jumping straight into a long distance. Get a taste of the KGR atmosphere.
KYOTO GREAT ROUND (KGR) is a long-trail race series that links the ridgelines of Higashiyama, Kitayama and Nishiyama, based on the Kyoto Isshu Trail — the trail that circles the city of Kyoto.
Set in the quiet days at the end of the year, the races are non-marked and self-navigated. We welcome self-reliant long-trail runners who are ready for the challenge.
Across seven categories from 10K to 200K, we hope you will feel the landscape and history of Kyoto, and the bonds with fellow runners along the way.
Runners from outside Japan are welcome. Here is what you should know before entering.
NAVIGATION
There are no course markings. You will follow the route using the official GPX data on your own watch or phone. The final course and GPX data will be published on this website before the race.
ENTRY
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.
ACCESS
The main venue, Nagisa Park, is on the shore of Lake Biwa in Otsu, Shiga — next door to Kyoto. From Kansai International Airport (KIX), take the JR Limited Express "Haruka" to Kyoto Station, then the JR Biwako Line to Otsu Station.
CONTACT
Feel free to contact us in English.
trailfestrunningcompany@gmail.com
An overview of the course and elevation profiles. The final 2026 course and GPX data will be published on this website before the race.
Click the map to open a larger version in a new tab.
The detailed elevation profile and aid station list are on the KGR 130K page (Japanese).
The main venue will be the Nagisa Park area on the shore of Lake Biwa, the base for start, finish and race-day check-in.
10K / 30K / 70K / 80K / 130K / 160K / 200K.
Entry for 2026 is now open.