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Mt. Fuji Marathon Package
Japan 5 days ex Tokyo
The Fuji Mountain Race is the most difficult climbing race in Japan! It is an event with two races, both of which begin at Fujiyoshida City Hall.
The first is a 21 km course to the summit of Mt. Fuji (elevation to 3,000 meters) and the second is a 15 km course to the Fifth Station of the
mountain (elevation to 1,480 meters).
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Itinerary
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Entry fees
Entries for the 2009 Fuji Mountain Marathon are now opened. Please contact us
today to secure your spot.
Qualifying times
There are no qualifying times for the Fuji Mountain Marathon.
Start time
The opening ceremony starts at City Hall Inner Courtyard at 6.30am. The Summit
Race starts at 7:00am
Cut-off times
There is a progressive cut-off time for the Fuji Mountain Marathon: for the Summit
Race you must reach the 5th Station by 10:00am and the 8th Station by 11:30am.
If you do not make it to these checkpoints you must descend the mountain. Both
races must be completed by 11:30am
Race timing
Race timing will be conducted using a RC Chip.
Race packets
To be advised
Aid stations
There will be aid stations spread along the course however the exact distance
between aid stations is yet to be confirmed.
Personal refreshments and clothing
Be sure to wear proper clothing for this race. A change of clothing and other
belongings will be taken from City Hall to the 5th Station by bus. You must pack
them to stay dry and do not include any valuables. The other alternative is to use
the City Hall lockers
Personal refreshment information is yet to be advised
Transport
Race entry includes transportation from the Fifth Station back to Fujiyoshida City
Hall.
Expo
There will not be an expo. Registration will be conducted at the front of Fujiyoshida
City Hall either the day before between 3-6pm or on race day between 5:30 -
6:30am.
Weather conditions
The average July temperature at Fujiyoshida City Hall is 25°C (77°F).
Note that the temperature at the summit may well be below freezing
Other events
15km Fifth Station
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Start
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Course point
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Dist.
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Temp.
change
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Alt.
change
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City Hall
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Sengen Shrine
Umagaesgi
5th Station
8th Station
Summit
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4km
11km
15km
19km
21km
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-2oC
-7.8oC
-13oC
-21oC
-23oC
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141m
670m
1480m
2630m
3006m
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Marathon package (per person)*
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Hotel
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Twin share
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Add.
nights
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Single
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Add.
nights
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4 Star
Western
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AUD
$899
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AUD
$107
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AUD
$1,349
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AUD
$145
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* Prices are based on 2008 departure and are
indicative only.
Please contact us for more information
Inclusions
Guaranteed Race Entry to the Fuji Marathon
3 nights accommodation at the Parkside Hotel, Tokyo
(4 star)
Breakfast daily, one dinner (pre race)
Bus transfer from Tokyo to Fujiyoshida and back
(runners only)
One night pre race at local style ryokan accomodation
walking distance from start line.
Optional extensions
Tokyo city - full day and half day guided cycling course
to discover the history of one of the worlds most
amazing cities on secret and traffic free bike paths (can
include tea ceremony, sake tasting, Kabuki
performance, calligraphy lesson, Ikebana class and
more)
World's largest market - Tsukiji fish market, tour,
auction viewing and breakfast (fresh sushi or sashimi)
morning tour.
Kyoto temple, shrine and active (hiking, cycling) 1, 2
and 3 day extension
Nagoya Sumo Tournament full day tour
Historical Site tours: Nikko - World Heritage full day
guided tour, Kamakura - former capital and home of
Zen hiking, culture and history full day guide tour
and much, much more...
booking enquiry
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