Hakone-Yumoto serves as the starting point, with a straightforward objective: run the course of the Hakone Ekiden. This is an ultra-distance event for runners who recognize that following a renowned relay route differs from casual sightseeing; it involves extended periods of consistent effort toward Urayasu.
The course follows the Hakone Ekiden route from Hakone-Yumoto, with alternative starts in Chigasaki and Yokohama before converging toward the finish at the Urayasu Yakudo Gate. The participants are ultra runners, so anticipate individuals who are reserved, pragmatic, and already negotiating with their endurance before the midpoint. The unique aspect is the finish: the phrase “100 km to the Urayasu Yakudo Gate” provides a direct objective for the day, rather than a promotional tagline.