A: Hey there! Did you catch the latest news? 📰
B: Not yet, what's up? 🤔

A: There's this unique survival race happening in Ibaraki! It's a combo of mountain biking and trail running. 🏃‍♂️🚴
B: Wow, sounds tough! Where is it taking place? 🗺️

A: Near Mito city, northeast of Tokyo. They call it the Okukuji "X". It's a two-day event to promote that mountainous region in Ibaraki. 🏞️
B: That's cool! How far are the athletes riding and running? 🚲🏃‍♂️

A: The bike ride is about 125 kilometers, and on Sunday, they run a trail of 54 kilometers. 😮
B: Whoa, that's quite a challenge! Are there any local goodies along the way? 🍚

A: Yep, they serve traditional Japanese snacks like onigiri rice balls and soba noodles at a rest stop. 🍙🍜
B: That sounds tasty! Who's winning this tough race? Any prizes? 🏆

A: The winner will get 100 kilograms of Ibaraki's Hitachi-gyu brand beef! Isn't that amazing? 🥩
B: Absolutely! I wonder if anyone can finish it. They say it's the toughest survival race in Japan, right? 💪

A: Exactly! One official said they hope it becomes a major competition representing Japan someday. 🇯🇵
B: That would be awesome! Let's keep an eye on this event and cheer for the participants. 👋