From Akabane Station or Akabane-Iwabuchi Station, proceed to the Arakawa Riverbed Course for a local trial with a runner-to-runner atmosphere. This 95th Akabane Trial is simple and practical: a flat course on the riverbank, arranged so beginners and those treating it as a fun run can participate without feeling out of place.
The course uses a compact riverbed layout, offering steady rhythm rather than complexity: flat footing, repeatable sections, and a finish where you can clearly gauge your effort. Participants are likely to be casual runners, first-timers, and regulars seeking a straightforward event. The unique features include a welcome for fun run participants, a stamp card where three stamps earn a free race, and the nearby public bath Otamayu opening for runners afterward.