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[Dream Lesson] with Gediminas Grinius Report from Maekawa Elementary School in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture

On Monday, June 10, 2024, as part of Trail Runners' SDGs project, the "National Mountain Region Future Building Project," we held a "Dream Lesson" at Ishizaka Elementary School in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, as a contribution to the local community around the venue of DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100." The lesson taught students how to turn their passion into a job while remaining in their hometown.

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"2026 Tournament Entry Qualification Granted!! DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 Official Trial Camp with Gediminas Grinius" held!

On Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th, 2025, we welcomed 17 people and held "2026 Tournament Entry Qualification Granted!! DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 Official Trial Camp with Gediminas Grinius" on the DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 course. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated, to Asakusa Sanso and Yotege House, and to all those involved.

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Announcement of [Dream Lesson] by Gediminas and Hiroaki Matsunaga in Maekawa Elementary School in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture

[Dream Lesson] will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Maekawa Elementary School in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, the venue of DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100. The "Dream Lesson" is part of Trail Runners' SDGs project "National Mountain Region Future Building Project," and is held out of Matsunaga's strong desire to teach children the importance of pursuing what they love. At the [Dream Lesson] at Maekawa Elementary School in Nagaoka City, we will invite ultra-trail world champion Gediminas Grinius to give a running class and a lecture. Parents and local residents are welcome to participate in this opportunity.

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SUMON 30km Simple Aid Station Setup

A simple aid station will be set up at the entrance to the Futakuchi Trail, available only to 30km runners on both the outward and return routes.

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DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 × Khong by UTCM 2025 – Official Partnership Announcement!

We’re thrilled to announce the official 2025–2026 partnership between Khong by UTCM 2025, one of Thailand’s most celebrated trail running events, and DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100, Japan’s premier ultra-distance trail race known for its breathtaking scenery and extreme challenge.

Exclusive Opportunity for DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 Finishers

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Volunteer Opportunity Ends

DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 ~NIIGATA~ 2025 Volunteer Recruitment has ended.

Thank you very much for the many volunteer applications.

If we need to recruit additional volunteers in the future, we will notify you again.

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SHUTTLE BUS

Please refer to the shuttle bus timetable.

Application deadline is Monday, March 31.

Please read the notes carefully before applying.

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[Dream Lesson] Report from Imamachi Primary School in Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture

On Monday, December 2nd, 2024, we held a "Dream Class" at Imamachi Primary School in Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture, near the site of DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100, which is being held as part of the National Mountain Region Future Creation Project. The class taught students how to think for themselves, devise ways to make money doing what they love, and make a living. Matsunaga served as the lecturer.

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DEEP JAPAN ULTRA100 PR booth in TransLantau by UTMB .

Lottery form

We will be opening a PR booth at TransLantau from Nobember 8th to 10th. At the PR booth, in order to promote Niigata, where DEEP JAPAN ULTRA100 will be held. We are also holding a lottery where you can win free entry rights and some trailrunners original goods . Please come and visit us.The winners will be announced around 2pm on the 10th.

Lottery form

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"2025 Tournament Entry Eligibility Granted!! DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 Official Trial Camp with Kazuyuki Takahashi" was held!

On Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd, 2024, we welcomed 15 people to the DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 course and held the "2025 Tournament Entry Qualification Granted!! DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100 Official Trial Camp with Kazuyuki Takahashi." We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated, the Asakusa Sanso and Yottege Residence staff, and all those involved.

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[Dream Lesson] Report from Kawahigashi Primary School in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, we held a "Dream Class" at Kawahigashi Primary School in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, near the site of DEEP JAPAN ULTRA 100, which is being held as part of the National Mountain Region Future Creation Project. The class taught students how to think for themselves, devise ways to make money doing what they love, and make a living. Matsunaga served as the lecturer.

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