This week with TTR: Joys of Autumn!

Hi friends,

This weather really makes you want to enjoy nature isn't it? Of course we couldn't resist either and we have three lovely little events lined up across Saitama, Tokyo and Kanagawa.

Another great news this week is that The 3rd Okumusashi Long Trail Race is coming up on June 14 and 15, 2025. On top of the 105K course that our TTR friends have developed and expedited in cooperation with the great Hanno citizens and 35K course, the race now provides a new 19K course. The registration is to start next week on December 10.

Keep following our newsletter and our Facebook page for more announcements and updates.

Start	Zushi station - Saturday the 7th from 8.30
End	Zushi station - ~12.30
Intermediate run	25 km +1000m ~4h
Contact	https://m.me/andrew.statter

日本語は以下

The weather is looking amazing this weekend and the yellows and reds are showing their colours nicely.

Join us for a 25km trail run starting and ending at Zushi station (with an exit at 14km - Higashi Zushi station). We'll head into the small mountains around Zushi city first and along the beach, before a run through Morito river and Futago viewpoint and then down to Higashi-Zushi station. Those who want to finish there can, others can join us up on the trails on the other side, through Jimmuji temple, Mt. Takatori and then some runnable trails around the back of Ikego and down to Zushi station.

About 25km, 1,000m cumulative ascent. Lockers available at the station if you need, if you want to jump in the beach or chill there later, bring a change of clothes!

As we'll be dropping in and out of neighbourhoods, will keep the group to a reasonable size and limit the event to 10.

👟 Trail running shoes required.
💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.
⚠ To avoid startling hikers on the course, do not run straight through, but stop to greet and pass them. Greet other trail runners as well.

秋の色を楽しく走ってみませんか？ Zushi駅を8.30に出発し、Zushi駅12.30頃にゴールを目指します。 全長25km、標高差1000mのIntermediateコースで10人の方にもご参加いただけます。

👟 トレイルランニングシューズ必須。
💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
⚠ コース上のハイカーを驚かせないよう、そのまま走り抜けず止まって挨拶して抜きましょう。他のトレイルランナーにも挨拶しましょう。

Start	Hanno Chuo Koen station - Sunday the 8th from 13.00
End	Hanno station - ~15.45
Begginers & Elementary run	11km km +500m ~2.45h
Contact	https://m.me/Robert.Self.UltraJapan

日本語は以下

Incredible autumn colors in the local mountain trails of Hanno. Course is suitable for anyone who can run a road run 10K in less than 90 minutes or with permission (pm me if you have any questions).

Note that the starting point is Hanno Chuo Koen, which is about 1K from Hanno Station (starting point is not Hanno Station)

Total distance will be approximately 10K with plenty of opportunities for great photos. There are three small peaks that must be climbed. The finish is Hanno Station, about 1K from the start point of Hanno Chuo Koen. Beautiful METSA Park and Kirari Onsen are a short bus ride away. Carvaan Brewery has an excellent shop at Hanno Station serving craft beer, including light Mediterranean and vegan foods.

There are plenty of lockers at Hanno Station where you can leave a bag to change at the end of the run, and buses going directly to the onsen at METSA Park.

The forests will be amazing!

👟 Trail running shoes required.
💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.

秋の色を楽しく走ってみませんか？ Hanno Chuo Koenを13.00に出発し、Hanno駅15.45頃にゴールを目指します。 全長11kmkm、標高差500mのBegginers & Elementaryコースで12人の方にもご参加いただけます。

👟 トレイルランニングシューズ必須。
💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
⚠ コース上のハイカーを驚かせないよう、そのまま走り抜けず止まって挨拶して抜きましょう。他のトレイルランナーにも挨拶しましょう。

Start	Takaosanguchi station station - Sunday the 8th from 7.30
End	Takaosanguchi station station - ~16.30
UPPER INTERMEDIATE run	44 km +2400m ~9h
Contact	https://m.me/aran4649

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy a sporty challenge on close, familiar ground! We will start in Takaosanguchi station station at 7.30 and end in Takaosanguchi station station around 16.30. This UPPER INTERMEDIATE course is 44km long, with an elevation gain of 2400 m, and is open to 10 participants.

Bring a headlamp, although we will try to keep the pace high to keep night running as short as possible.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WI_w7GaYCR-YW3Zp68Oz0rHDDkOBs7k&usp=sharing

便利だが挑戦的を走ってみませんか？ Takaosanguchi station駅を7.30に出発し、Takaosanguchi station駅16.30頃にゴールを目指します。 全長44km、標高差2400mのUPPER INTERMEDIATEコースで8人の方にもご参加いただけます。

ヘッドランプを持参でください。ただし、夜間走りをできるだけ短くするため、ハイペースを保つようにする。

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1WI_w7GaYCR-YW3Zp68Oz0rHDDkOBs7k&usp=sharing

Start	Keio-Yomiuriland-station station - Saturday the 21st from 20.00
End	Keio-Yomiuriland-station station - ~22.00
Beginners run	9 km +391m ~2h
Contact	https://m.me/aran4649

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy pretty local trails, fun theme park views and a tasty cake! We will start in Keio-Yomiuriland-station station at 20.00 and end in Keio-Yomiuriland-station station around 22.00. This Beginners course is 9km long, with an elevation gain of 391 m, and is open to 20 participants.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10kxCBnI0ZHH8VVZ94OSEXo_3_hjjXVc&usp=sharing

💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.
🔦 This is a night run and you will need a headlamp to join. Contact the organizer if needed, he might have one to lend you.
🥛🍬 There will be a break with food and drinks. Please bring a cup and your snacks.

地元の美しいトレイル、楽しいテーマパークの眺め、おいしいケーキを楽しく走ってみませんか？ Keio-Yomiuriland-station駅を20.00に出発し、Keio-Yomiuriland-station駅22.00頃にゴールを目指します。 全長9km、標高差391mのBeginnersコースで20人の方にもご参加いただけます。

地図: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=10kxCBnI0ZHH8VVZ94OSEXo_3_hjjXVc&usp=sharing
💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
🔦 ナイトランなので、参加にはヘッドランプが必要です。主催者に連絡すれば、貸してくれるかもしれない。
🥛🍬 軽食と飲み物で休憩あり。カップとお菓子をご持参ください。

Start	Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station - Saturday the 28th from 9.00
End	Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station - ~11.00
Beginners run	13 km +104m ~2h
Contact	https://m.me/aran4649

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy a fun morning run with cute GPS art! We will start in Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station at 9.00 and end in Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3 station around 11.00. This Beginners course is 13km long, with an elevation gain of 104 m, and is open to 30 participants.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15GZjL3cLV5cfHHlno86TvX8m3r61KL8&usp=sharing

💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.
⚠ To avoid startling hikers on the course, do not run straight through, but stop to greet and pass them. Greet other trail runners as well.
🥛🍬 There will be a break with food and drinks. Please bring a cup and your snacks.

かわいいGPSアートを楽しく走ってみませんか？ Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3駅を9.00に出発し、Meiji-jingumae ‘Harajuku’ Sta. exit 3駅11.00頃にゴールを目指します。 全長13km、標高差104mのBeginnersコースで20人の方にもご参加いただけます。

地図: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=15GZjL3cLV5cfHHlno86TvX8m3r61KL8&usp=sharing

💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
⚠ コース上のハイカーを驚かせないよう、そのまま走り抜けず止まって挨拶して抜きましょう。他のトレイルランナーにも挨拶しましょう。
🔦 ナイトランなので、参加にはヘッドランプが必要です。主催者に連絡すれば、貸してくれるかもしれない。
🥛🍬 軽食と飲み物で休憩あり。カップとお菓子をご持参ください。

Start	Isehara station - Monday the 30th from 09:00
End	Isehara station - ~14.45
Intermediate run	17km / 24km / 27km km +1000+m ~6h
Contact	https://m.me/Robert.Self.UltraJapan

日本語は以下

Let's enjoy steep climbs and mountain views! We will start in Isehara Station station at 09:00 and end in Isehara Station station around 14.45. This Intermediate course is 17km / 24km / 27kmkm long, with an elevation gain of 1000+ m, and is open to 40 participants.

(Options include 17K, 24K, or 27K)

Meet us at Isehara station at 8:55.Annual New Year's run from Isehara Station to the peak of Oyama. Bust a lung as buses and cable cars wiz past you until the top of the ropeway, from where a steep climb takes you to the beautiful (but likely cold) summit. Warm up with lunch at the top of the ropeway.Feel free to return to the station by bus, though a few hardcore idiots usually run all the way back down the road (an extra 9K) with or without bags of mikan in their running packs. It's about 13K to the summit in total, 4K back down to the ropeway (and return bus) or a solid 24K for the entire grind back to Isehara.There are lockers at Isehara for storing warm gear.

Safety Note (Important!): We have had a few instances of runners becoming dangerously cold on the summit of Oyama. It will likely be below zero and you will be wet and sweaty from the long approach run. You MUST bring the following gear:

Shell jacket or wind breaker
Fleece or other warm jacket
Gloves
Tights (NOT SHORTS)
Warm hat
Optional: Neck Warmer

Lastly, some runners may want to finish at Tsurumaki Onsen (27K). We can advise on the day.

(For those runners who do NOT want to start on the road at Isehara, NO PROBLEM! Just take the bus to the cable car and meet us at the cable car bus station. You will save about 8K of road).

Note that Team Cowboy does less road and more trail, finishing at an onsen!

💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water (there are vending machines along the way).
🗄 The run starts and ends at the same station, which has lockers you may use and share.
♨ If you wish, you can use a nearby hot spring after the finish.
⚠ To avoid startling hikers on the course, do not run straight through, but stop to greet and pass them. Greet other trail runners as well.
🧤❄️ Winter clothes required

急登とパノラマを楽しく走ってみませんか？ Isehara Station駅を09:00に出発し、Isehara Station駅14.45頃にゴールを目指します。 全長17km / 24km / 27kmkm、標高差1000+mのIntermediateコースで40人の方にもご参加いただけます。

💧 水を最低1リットルは持って来て下さい(途中に自販機もあります)。
🗄 スタートとゴールは同じ駅なのでコインロッカーを使えます。
♨ 希望者はゴール後近くの温泉を利用できます何人か行くと思います。
⚠ コース上のハイカーを驚かせないよう、そのまま走り抜けず止まって挨拶して抜きましょう。他のトレイルランナーにも挨拶しましょう。
🧤❄️ 防寒着必須

Start	Isehara Station station - Monday the 24th of January from 18.45
Contact	https://m.me/martin.shock.54

In keeping with our ongoing tradition of promoting social events beyond the trails and in clean attire, TTR invites members to a UK-themed potluck party in an exclusive space in Tokyo. Although fancy dress is not required, don’t let that stop you from wearing a hat, scarf, jacket, etc., and getting into the spirit of the event. Please RSVP as soon as possible by clicking “Going” as usual.
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 7 PM - 10 PM
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vBP8rGdLNE31U6ke9

✅What to Bring: Attendees can bring food, drinks, snacks, costumes, and more. The venue is equipped with a kitchen, TV, and a large couch. Easy UK items like bottles of beer, Double Decker bars, or crisps (English potato chips) are also welcome! Bring whatever you have time to pick up that has a British theme.
✅Note: This is a potluck event. Attendees should bring meals or drinks to share. TTR will also prepare traditional British dishes, with the menu to be announced in the coming weeks.
If attendance exceeds 20 people, TTR may seek a larger venue in Tokyo.