Distance
Start Time
Terrain
Difficulty
Max Runners
The 11.4km race runs over unpaved ground through Mount Unebi and the grounds of Kashihara Shrine, making the most of the natural landscape. Men and women start at different times, with women starting at 10:30 and men at 10:40. Age divisions run from under 29 (excluding high school students) up to over 60, with a separate high school category.
Run around Mount Unebi, one of the three sacred mountains of Yamato, from Kashihara Sports Park
Unpaved course through the grounds of Kashihara Shrine that uses the natural terrain
2.5km course designed for families and friends to enjoy together
Relaxed division (2.5km) for groups of local residents
Start / Finish
Near the management office at Kashihara Sports Park
Near the management office at Kashihara Sports Park
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Participation notice postcard (mailed two weeks before the race, must be brought to reception, cannot be reissued if lost)
My Number health insurance card or certificate of qualification
What you get
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
T-shirt (general entrants only; high school students and younger excluded)
Participation gift
Bib number card with name printed on it
Finisher certificate (finishers only)
Official record certificate
Live results display (all runners shown)
Sports injury insurance arranged by the organiser
Runners Chip timing service
On the day
Bag drop
Before you enter
Other questions
Entries run from 31 October 2026 at 0:00 to 11 December 2026 at 23:59, and must arrive by the deadline. Entries close early if the field reaches its capacity.
Bring the participation notice postcard that is mailed two weeks before the race, along with your My Number health insurance card or a certificate of qualification. The postcard cannot be reissued if lost.
Yes, costumes are allowed. However, if the organisers judge that a costume causes discomfort to other runners or breaks social norms, they may ask you to withdraw.
Yes, there are coin lockers at the venue. Each use costs 100 yen.
Runners may be stopped temporarily because of emergency vehicles or traffic conditions. Race times are not corrected for any delay caused by this measure.
Kashihara, Japan
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Are you the organiser of The 54th Unebiyama Ichien Cross Country?
We made a start. You make it yours.Claim this raceMore races like this one
€5
entry fee