NOZAWA TRAIL FES 2026

NOZAWA TRAIL FES is a trail running series held in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano. It offers three race distances: a 27km long course with 960m of elevation gain, a 12km short course, and a 1-2km kids' race. The long course is for participants high school age and older, while the short course is a downhill run suitable for middle school age and up. The event's structure accommodates both families and dedicated trail runners. Children in grades 1-6 may participate in the kids' race with a parent's permission. Awards are presented separately for male and female runners within age categories, and all finishers get a unique event T-shirt.