第6回HOTAKA SKYRUN （武尊スカイラン） 2026

Oze Iwakura and the Katashina mountain range form the core of this race, with Nikko-Shirane and Oze National Park visible in the distance. The 6th HOTAKA SKYRUN operates within the organizers' concept of "SKYRUNNING TOURISM," blending skyrunning with mountain tourism. It is structured less like a typical road race and more as a compelling reason to explore the local mountains. The specific route is a key attraction: this is mountain running focused on climbing, traversing ridges, and experiencing Katashina's terrain, rather than aiming for fast flat times. It is also part of the KATASHINA Mountains Series, alongside Oze Iwakura, Nikko-Shirane Ascent, Oze National Park Mountain Marathon, and Katashina Kogen Snow Running. This suggests participants are runners who prefer connecting races with locations over solely focusing on finish times.