1. A survival race combining mountain biking and trail running, called Okukuji "X", took place in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on October 19-20, 2025.
2. The event was organized to promote a mountainous region in the north of the prefecture and included a 125-kilometer bike ride with steep inclines, as well as a 54-kilometer trail run on day two.
3. The winner will be decided by combining the records of both portions, with prizes including 100 kilograms of Ibaraki's Hitachi-gyu brand beef. The race is considered one of Japan's toughest survival races.
2. The event was organized to promote a mountainous region in the north of the prefecture and included a 125-kilometer bike ride with steep inclines, as well as a 54-kilometer trail run on day two.
3. The winner will be decided by combining the records of both portions, with prizes including 100 kilograms of Ibaraki's Hitachi-gyu brand beef. The race is considered one of Japan's toughest survival races.
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Okukuji "X" Survival Race, a challenging event combining mountain biking and trail running, was held in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on Oct 19-20, 2025. The event promoted a mountainous region, featuring a 125km bike ride with steep inclines, followed by a 54km trail run on day two. The winner will
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251019_02/#summary
Date: Oct. 19, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-19
Created: 2025/10/19 05:10
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:58
Last Read: 2025/10/19 06:40