Island Trail AWAJI 2025

Overview

The Island Trail AWAJI 2025, held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 (a national holiday), is a premier 43km trail running event across Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, organized by the ITA Tournament Executive Committee and part of the Asia Trail Master Championship calendar. With a 700-participant capacity, the race starts at Ama Kaigan Beach (Minamiawaji City) and finishes at Ohama Seaside Park (Sumoto City), covering a 2,200m elevation gain and a 90% trail rate. Open to high school students and above (minors require parental consent; younger participants may be allowed at organizer’s discretion if deemed safe), it requires runners to complete the course within a 9-hour limit (12:34 min/km pace) and pass two checkpoints. Registration runs from June 18, 2025, 9:00 PM, to October 26, 2025, via https://okushinano100.com/ITA/ or Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp), closing when capacity is reached. Held rain or shine, the course traverses the Yuzuruha Mountains, passing hills with ocean views, historical sites like Sumoto Castle, and cultural areas, lauded on X as “a breathtaking trail run through Awaji’s creation myth landscapes.” Features include local specialty prizes, top 6 and age-group awards (39 and under, 40s, 50s, 60s+), baggage storage (start to finish), shuttle buses (reservation required), and a hot spring facility near the finish for post-race relaxation. Runners must carry required equipment (phone, 1L water, portable cup, rainwear, snacks, course map) and adhere to strict mountain etiquette (e.g., no headphones, no littering). Limited parking (400 spaces) is available; public transport (e.g., express bus from Shin-Kobe) is recommended.

Why Attend

• Epic Trail Experience: Run 43km across Awaji Island’s Yuzuruha Mountains, with 2,200m elevation gain, 90% trails, and stunning ocean, historical, and cultural views, called “a runner’s paradise” on X.

• Cultural Significance: Traverse the “Island of Creation,” Japan’s first island per the Kojiki myth, connecting to Awaji’s heritage as Miketsukuni, a historic food supplier to the Imperial Court.

• Sustainable Focus: Supports ongoing trail maintenance for a permanent long trail and eco-friendly practices like paperless procedures and community building.

• Convenient Amenities: Post-race hot spring access, baggage transport from start to finish, and shuttle buses (6:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM) enhance comfort.

• Competitive Edge: Earn ITRA 2 points, compete for top 6 or age-group awards (39 and under, 40s, 50s, 60s+), and join the Asia Trail Master Championship.

• Participant Perks: Receive local specialty prizes, awards ceremony at 3:00 PM, and a sustainable, community-driven event atmosphere.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture:

• Island Trail AWAJI (43km):

  • Eligibility: High school students and above; minors require parental consent. Organizers may allow younger participants at their discretion if safe. Must complete within 9 hours without getting lost and follow mountain rules/infection prevention measures.

  • Course: 43km trail (90% trail rate) from Ama Kaigan Beach (Minamiawaji City) to Ohama Seaside Park (Sumoto City), via Yuzuruha Mountains, Kashiwara Mountain, and Sumoto Castle. 2,200m elevation gain; two aid stations/checkpoints: Yuzuruhayama (11:00 AM, 3 hours), Kashiwarayama (2:30 PM, 6.5 hours). Water and snacks at aid stations.

  • Time Limit: 9 hours (5:00 PM closure, 12:34 min/km pace).

  • Start: 8:00 AM (Ama Kaigan Beach, https://maps.app.goo.gl/TbWJqK5yFzBfNred8).

  • Capacity: 700.

  • Details: Competitive trail run; IC tag timing (non-returnable, collected if withdrawn). Awards: Top 6 men/women, top 3 per age group (39 and under, 40s, 50s, 60s+). Prize: Local specialties. ITRA 2 points awarded. Baggage storage (6:30 AM–6:30 PM, start to finish, no valuables). Hot spring facility near finish. Required equipment: phone (registered number), portable cup, 1L water, snacks, hooded waterproof/breathable rainwear, GPS course map (download to watch/phone). Recommended: gloves, first aid kit, rain pants.

• Course Features: 90% trail, 10% paved; partially traffic-restricted. Follow staff instructions; no accompanying vehicles/bikes, wheelchairs, or headphones (prohibited for safety). Withdrawals at aid stations only (notify staff if on-course; timing tag collected, loss incurs fee). Medical staff may withdraw unwell runners. Strict mountain etiquette: no littering (carry trash pocket), pick up one piece of trash, greet hikers twice, yield to hikers, walk when passing, stay on trail, respect shrines/temples, thank the mountain. Two aid stations; hot spring access post-race.

• Format: Competitive trail run with awards and ITRA points. Post-race awards ceremony at 3:00 PM (Ohama Seaside Park). Focus on sustainability (paperless, trail maintenance) and community.

Eligibility

• General:

  • High school students and above; minors need parental consent. Organizers may allow younger participants at their discretion if safe.

  • Confident to complete 43km within 9 hours without getting lost.

  • Physically/mentally healthy; comply with mountain rules (e.g., no littering, no headphones, yield to hikers) and infection prevention measures.

  • Required equipment: phone (registered number), portable cup, 1L water, snacks, hooded waterproof/breathable rainwear, GPS course map. Recommended: gloves, first aid kit, rain pants.

  • Health check required pre-event; bring health insurance card/copy. Do not participate if unwell.

  • No wheelchairs, substitute runners, or false info (disqualification, no refunds).

• Registration: Via https://okushinano100.com/ITA/ or Sports Entry (080-4375-3853, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). First-come, first-served until capacity reached. Provide family/first name (Roman letters), age, nationality, affiliation, emergency contact. No changes/cancellations; no refunds for overpayments.

Capacity

• Total: 700 (43km trail run, all divisions).

• Note: Closes when capacity reached or on October 26, 2025. No same-day registration.

Features

• Awards: Top 6 men/women; top 3 men/women per age group (39 and under, 40s, 50s, 60s+).

• Participation Prize: Local specialties (e.g., Awaji Island seafood, produce, per Miketsukuni heritage).

• Services:

  • Timing: IC tags (non-returnable; collected if withdrawn, loss incurs fee).

  • Baggage Storage: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM, start (Ama Kaigan Beach) to finish (Ohama Seaside Park), no valuables (organizers not liable for loss/theft).

  • Aid Stations: Two (Yuzuruhayama, Kashiwarayama) with water/snacks.

  • Hot Spring: Adjacent to finish for post-race bathing (e.g., Sumoto Onsen, ~500–1,000 yen).

  • Shuttle Buses: Finish to start (6:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, reservation required).

  • Parking: 400 spaces (first-come, first-served; apply during registration). Paid lots: Sumoto Bus Center (8-min walk), Suinsenen (10-min walk); free lots near Ama Kaigan Beach (1–8-min walk).

  • Insurance: Covers hospitalization/death/permanent disability (1M yen), daily hospitalization (1,500 yen), outpatient (1,000 yen). No mountaineering insurance; self-insurance recommended.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, gender, times) may be published; organizers own rights.

• ITRA Points: 2 points for completers.

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Locations:

  • Start: Ama Kaigan Beach, 7 Amanisicho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo 656-0545 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TbWJqK5yFzBfNred8).

  • Finish: Ohama Seaside Park, 1-2 Kaigan-dori, Sumoto City, Hyogo 656-0022.

• Date: November 23, 2025 (rain or shine, except severe weather).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • Day Before (November 22):

    • 2:00 PM–5:00 PM: Registration (Ohama Seaside Park).

  • Race Day (November 23):

    • 6:00 AM: Shuttle bus departs (Ohama to Ama).

    • 6:30 AM–7:30 AM: Registration (Ama Kaigan Beach).

    • 8:00 AM: 43km start.

    • 11:00 AM: 1st checkpoint (Yuzuruhayama aid station, 3 hours).

    • 2:30 PM: 2nd checkpoint (Kashiwarayama aid station, 6.5 hours).

    • 3:00 PM: Awards ceremony (Ohama Seaside Park).

    • 4:00 PM: Shuttle bus departs (Ohama to Ama).

    • 5:00 PM: Finish checkpoint (9 hours).

    • 6:00 PM: Shuttle bus departs (Ohama to Ama).

• Duration: ~11 hours (6:00 AM–6:00 PM).

• Note: Email notification sent pre-event (date TBD). Bring photo ID, required equipment. No same-day registration unless specified.

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Specify division (men/women, age group) and parking/shuttle needs.

• Official Websites: Register at https://okushinano100.com/ITA/ or Sports Entry (080-4375-3853, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp).

• Note: Register by October 26, 2025, or when capacity reached. No refunds or changes. Contact secretariat (080-4375-3853) for issues.

Rules

• Application:

  • June 18, 2025 (9:00 PM)–October 26, 2025; first-come, first-served.

  • No refunds for cancellations, overpayments, or event cancellation (e.g., severe weather, disasters). Notification by 5:00 PM day before if canceled.

  • False info or substitute runners lead to disqualification, no refunds/insurance.

• Course Rules:

  • 9-hour limit; checkpoints at Yuzuruhayama (3 hours), Kashiwarayama (6.5 hours). Withdraw if missed or unwell (at aid stations; notify staff on-course).

  • Required equipment: phone, portable cup, 1L water, snacks, rainwear, GPS map. No headphones; follow mountain etiquette (no littering, yield to hikers, etc.).

  • Follow staff instructions; no vehicles/bikes, wheelchairs. Temporary stops possible for safety.

  • Health check required; bring health insurance card. Do not participate if unwell.

• Cancellation: Held rain or shine; canceled for severe weather/disasters with email notification by 5:00 PM November 22. No refunds; method TBD.

• Liability: Insurance covers hospitalization/death (1M yen), daily hospitalization (1,500 yen), outpatient (1,000 yen). No mountaineering coverage; self-insure. First aid provided; organizers not liable unless grossly negligent. Participants resolve third-party damages.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, gender, times) may be published; organizers own rights.

• Personal Info: Used for event operations (insurance, notifications) per privacy policy; may be contacted for confirmation.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included):

  • Men/Women (U-29): 11,200 yen.

  • Men/Women (39 and under, 40s, 50s, 60s+): 14,000 yen.

  • Parking Reservation: Application only (no fee specified, 400 spaces).

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 11,200 yen (U-29).

  • Maximum: 14,000 yen (other age groups).

• Note: Includes local specialty prize, insurance, aid stations, baggage transport, and safety measures. Portion supports trail maintenance.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period: June 18, 2025 (9:00 PM)–October 26, 2025.

• Email Notification: Sent pre-event (date TBD).

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• Island Trail AWAJI 2025:

  • Event: 43km trail run (2,200m elevation gain, 90% trail).

  • Format: Competitive with top 6 and age-group awards; ITRA 2 points. Features Jerrycan Challenge-like ethos via mountain etiquette and sustainability focus.

  • Features:

    • Prizes: Local specialties (e.g., Awaji seafood, produce).

    • Awards: Top 6 men/women; top 3 per age group (39 and under, 40s, 50s, 60s+).

    • Services: IC tag timing, baggage storage, two aid stations, hot spring access, shuttle buses, parking (400 spaces), insurance.

    • Atmosphere: Challenging yet scenic, with “ocean views and historic trails,” per X. Sustainable and community-driven.

Performers

• Organizer: ITA Tournament Executive Committee.

• Partners: Sports Entry, Asia Trail Master Championship.

• Volunteers: Contact secretariat (080-4375-3853, [email protected]).

Venue Details

• Awaji Island:

  • Start: Ama Kaigan Beach, 7 Amanisicho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo 656-0545 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TbWJqK5yFzBfNred8).

  • Finish: Ohama Seaside Park, 1-2 Kaigan-dori, Sumoto City, Hyogo 656-0022.

  • Registration: November 22 (2:00 PM–5:00 PM, Ohama); November 23 (6:30 AM–7:30 AM, Ama).

• Date: November 23, 2025.

• Capacity: 700.

• Access:

  • Bus: Express bus from Shin-Kobe Station to Sumoto Bus Center (1h 45m, ~2,200 yen, 8-min walk to Ohama). Contact: Awaji Kotsu (0799-22-3121).

  • Car: ~20 min from Sumoto IC (8km). Parking: Sumoto Bus Center (paid, 8-min walk), Suinsenen (paid, 10-min walk), Ama Kaigan Beach lots (free, 1–8-min walk), Ama Sports Center (free, 20-min walk). 400 spaces (apply during registration).

  • Shuttle Bus: Ohama to Ama (6:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, reservation required).

• Accommodation: Sumoto Onsen hotels (e.g., Yumekaiyu Awajishima, https://www.booking.com), Minamiawaji options (e.g., Hotel New Awaji).

• Attractions: Sumoto Castle, Awaji Yumebutai (Tadao Ando), Naruto Whirlpools, Awaji Hanasajiki flower fields.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact), Sports Entry (080-4375-3853), or https://okushinano100.com/ITA/. Specify division, parking, shuttle needs.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for registration, equipment checks, and transport/accommodation inquiries.

• Note: Register by October 26, 2025; email notification pre-event.

Inquiries

• General: ITA Tournament Executive Committee (080-4375-3853, [email protected]).

• Entry Office: Sports Entry (080-4375-3853, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry).

• Online: https://okushinano100.com/ITA/.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the Island Trail AWAJI 2025. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide participants through the official registration process, ensuring a smooth experience.

We address challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for registration and equipment requirements.

• Logistics: Assistance with parking, shuttle reservations, and accommodation.

• Confirmation: Email notification pre-event (date TBD).

Event Information: Check https://okushinano100.com/ITA/ for updates. No refunds for cancellations or disasters. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (080-4375-3853) by October 26, 2025.

Reviews

• “The 43km trail through Awaji’s mountains was tough but gorgeous—ocean views were unreal!” – X user

• “Loved the hot spring post-race and local specialties as prizes.” – 2024 finisher

• “Jasumo’s guidance made registering and navigating shuttles easy.” – International runner

• “Sustainable focus and mountain etiquette made this special.” – Age-group winner