[Entries for the 2024 event have ended as we have reached capacity] There are many very popular trails! ? ? We will introduce the Tadoyama trail run, which is recommended for trail beginners!
掲載日：2024.02.09
The ``Tadoyama Trail Run'' is held mainly on Mt. Tado, which is also a popular hiking course, and this year marks the 11th time it has been held. We will tell you about the entry information and course for the "Tadoyama Trail Run" which is becoming popular among trail runners!
Where is Tadoyama? ? What kind of event is Tadoyama Trail Run?
Tadoyama is located at the southern end of the Yoro Mountains, which straddles KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture, and TsuCity. The mountain has well-maintained trails, making it easy for beginners and people with children to enjoy hiking. Some local residents climb the mountain as part of their daily walk.
Although it is a low mountain at an altitude of 403m, from Tado Sanjo Park at the top, you can see the Kiso Mikawa, Nobi Plains, and Kiso mountains, and when the weather is clear, you can see the buildings of Nagoya Station and the Chita Peninsula. You can look around!
The 2024 competition will be held on Sunday, April 21st! We are currently accepting rave entries!
The race will start near the Otorii gate of Tado Taisha Shrine, which is famous as one of the TadoTaishaShrine shrines in Mie Prefecture. It runs along the Tado River, passes TadoTaishaShrine and Atago Shrine, and runs up to Tado Sanjo Park. Along the course, there are observation points with spectacular views, making it a course where you can fully enjoy the charm of Mt. Tado.
There are few ups and downs, and it has a good balance between on-road and off-road, making it an easy course to run even for trail beginners.
[Entries for the 2024 event have ended as the number of participants has reached capacity] About the Tadoyama Trail Run tournament overview and entry information
Entries for the Tadoyama Trail Run will be accepted on RUNNET from 12:00 on Tuesday, January 11, 2024 to 23:59 on Friday, February 16, 2024. The deadline will be as soon as the capacity is reached, so if you are thinking of entering, please apply as soon as possible!
Tadoyama Trail Run has a challenge course of 23km and an enjoyment course of 11km. Please note that each course has eligibility requirements.
*Entries for the 2024 event are now closed as we have reached capacity.
During the Tadoyama Trail Run, the official photographer will take lots of pictures of runners running. Both the Challenge and Enjoy courses have many photo points, which will be made available to runners after the race is over.
They will take pictures of you running, something you would normally not be able to do on your own, so when you find a photographer, be sure to put on your best smile!
One of the attractions is the original goods you can receive as a participation award! At the Enjoy Course in past events, participants received original bandanas and tenugui towels with the Tadoyama Trail Run logo on them as part of their participation prizes. The design is good for everyday use♪
You will also receive a completion certificate and a gift certificate that can be exchanged at the Marche stall at the event venue.
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Notes for those doing trail running
Trail running is a sport that involves running on unpaved roads in the mountains and on mountain trails in nature. Unlike running on paved roads, it requires thorough preparation, a variety of knowledge, and etiquette.
① Train to run long distances
Before attempting a trail run, try training on a road run. Unlike road running, climbing and descending consumes more physical strength and muscle strength than you might imagine. Train hard and improve your physical strength and strength.
②Use trail running shoes and carry equipment
Trail running courses are mainly unpaved (off-road) courses such as rocky areas, gravel roads, and muddy roads. Running shoes with flat soles can be slippery and increase the risk of falls. We recommend using trail running shoes to reduce the risk of falling. Also, when trail running, use a backpack just like you would when mountain climbing, and carry the necessary fluids, food, and medical kit such as bandages and taping while running. It is also important to consider the weather and prepare rainwear and cold protection gear.
③ Check the course map before riding
Before going on a trail run, check the route you will be running on the course map. Carry a course map in your equipment. We also recommend using a watch with GPS function or a location information app such as YAMAP.
④Let's follow the rules and manners of the mountain
Many of the courses used for trail running include mountain trails, and there are a variety of people including general mountaineers, hikers, and tourists. When passing each other, be sure to say hello and be as considerate as possible to those walking slowly.
⑤Dangers of activities in nature
Trail running in nature can sometimes come with various dangers, such as the risk of falling, the possibility of getting lost, hypothermia or heat stroke due to weather changes, and encounters with wild animals such as bees and bears. Please be aware of this. When trail running, it is important to enjoy the race and reach the goal, but the most important thing is to return safely.
Run around Otado! Tadoyama trail run course and notes on test runs
We will introduce checkpoints that you can enjoy on the Tadoyama Trail Run course!
①Tado TadoTaishaShrine
Both the short and long courses will run in front of Tado TadoTaishaShrine shortly after the start. I run through the race praying that I can complete the race safely.
②Atago Shrine
TadoTaishaShrine Shrine is located at the end of the heart-breaking slope from Tado Taisha Shrine. It is worshiped as the god of fire that protects the Tado area.
③ View enjoyment course
There are four viewing platforms located along the winding mountain trail. As you aim for the top, enjoy the gradually changing scenery from each lookout point.
④Tado Sanjo Park (altitude 403m)
Tado Sanjo Park is located at the top of Mt. Tado, located at the southernmost tip of the Yoro Mountains. From the observatory in the park, you can see the majestic Kiso Three Rivers and the entire Nobi Plain. Chairs and benches are provided, and many hikers use it as a resting place.
⑤ Healthy legs course (challenge course only)
This is the shortest route and steepest of the many climbing courses to the summit of Mt.Tado. There are signboards to guide you to the top, which will get you in the mood for climbing. On the challenge course, you will run down a course with strong legs.
⑥Hang glider launch site (altitude 590m) (challenge course only)
There is a hang glider launch site at an altitude of 590m near Ishizu Utaki. The view from the launch pad is spectacular! ! This is the turning point of the challenge course.
⑦Ocean view observatory
At Tadoyama Trail Run, the observatory overlooking the ocean serves as an AID station. This is the midway point of the race for both the long and short courses. While looking at the scenery, you can heal your fatigue and fight for the second half of the race!
⑧Tado Gorge/Tado Gorge Natural Pool
Many tourists visit this natural pool in the summer as a water playground. In spring, it is a spot where you can run comfortably while being surrounded by fresh greenery and feeling the negative ions.
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Points to note when taking a test run
The Mt. Tado Trail Run course uses mountain trails. There are a variety of people including ordinary climbers and tourists. If you are taking a test run, please drive with good manners so as not to disturb other climbers.
We also ask that you refrain from test runs in groups.
If you run Otado, let's join Otado too! Let's go to Tado Taisha TadoTaishaShrine which is connected to IseJingu Jingu!
Tado TadoTaishaShrine is located in KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture. In Mie Prefecture, it is the second most visited shrine after Ise IseJingu, Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine, and TsubakiGrandShrine. The deity enshrined is Amatsu Hikone no Mikoto, a child of Amaterasu Omikami, the deity enshrined at IseJingu. For this reason, it is deeply connected to IseJingu, and the saying goes, ``If you go to Ise, you should go to visit Otado.
In addition, at TadoTaishaShrine, it is believed that a god resides in Mt. Tado, and prayers have been offered since ancient times for blessings such as rain for farming and safe childbirth. The Hakuba, which is said to have lived here for 1,500 years, plays the role of a messenger who delivers these wishes to the gods. There is also a ``Hakuba legend'' that says that white horses bring happiness, and many worshipers come to pray for happiness for the coming year.
After running Tado, let's visit TadoTaishaShrine to report on our successful run and to express our gratitude!
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We hold a safety prayer festival before the race!
At the opening ceremony, a safety prayer festival is held at TadoTaishaShrine to pray for the safety of the Games.
The opening ceremony will be held from 7:30 a.m. at the race start location, Tado Kanko Parking Lot in Kuwana KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture. Please be sure to attend the opening ceremony to increase your enthusiasm for the race, and pray together with everyone participating in the race for safety.
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We have delivered information about the Tadoyama Trail Run event! It is also a trail competition that elementary school students can participate in, so parents and children can enjoy the trail together. Also, some of the participants are runners who enjoy running while wearing costumes, and some who participate as hikers!
This event is recommended for those just starting trail running, or for advanced trail runners who want to enjoy a new trail!
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