110km COURSE
Super evil hill climb! HOKOTATE pass
Course Map
The longest course of the event, at 110km, is a hill climb course that takes on the challenge of Hokotate Pass, a difficult spot in the Keichiku area.
After riding over the Kitakyushu Airport Link Bridge and soaking in the beautiful scenery of Nagaihama and Metase Forest, Hokotate Pass awaits in the middle of the course. With a distance of approximately 4km and an elevation gain of 560m from the base to the summit, this course is extremely challenging! With no way to escape, this is the perfect course for cyclists seeking a sense of accomplishment from reaching the top of the pass.
Aid Stations
UPDATE: On Oct. 30, the Makinohara Campground Aid Station has been added, and Metase no Mori has been changed from an aid station to a checkpoint.
❶ 20km point: Nagaihama Park, Sorasuna Checkpoint
Rest Room
Food
Nagaihama Park features a beautiful stretch of shallow, white sandy beach—a popular spot for photos as well.
Here, visitors are treated to warm soup and freshly baked bread.
❷ 28km point: Metase Forest Check Point
Rest Room
Drink
The avenue of Metasequoia trees, a deciduous conifer of the cypress family and a favorite photo spot, feels like something straight out of a fantasy movie.
At the Metase-no-Mori checkpoint, only beverages will be provided.
❸ 46km point: Makinohara Campground Aid Station
Rest Room
Food
Drink
On the day of the event, the Sawada Neighborhood Association will be hosting its Autumn Festival.
Participants can choose one item from the four food options available at the festival booths.
❹ 60km point: Irahara Dam/Matsuki Orchard Aid Station – Matsuki Orchard (Miyako Town)
Rest Room
Food
Drink
We’re pleased to have the support of Matsuki Orchard, well-known for their sweets café “Fruits Kobo Efu”
They’ll be bringing special seasonal fruit desserts that you can only enjoy here—stay tuned for a delicious treat!
❺ 87km point: Tsubakiichi Hiraodai Base Aid Station – Miyazaki Beef Farm Direct Store “TORAYA”〜
Rest Room
Food
Drink
We’ll be serving a hearty stewed soup made with premium Miyazaki beef tendon, proudly prepared by Toraya, a yakiniku restaurant in Yukuhashi City directly operated by a champion Miyazaki beef farm.
Packed with tender, gelatinous beef tendon, daikon radish, and other generous ingredients, this rich and flavorful soup will warm you to the core and revive your tired body.
Enjoy this delicious Miyazaki beef tendon stew and power your way to the finish line!
❻ Finish line: Kitakyushu Airport Aid Station
Rest Room
Food
Drink
At the special aid station presented by Fukuoka Trans Co., Ltd., a comprehensive logistics company with over 70 years of history and an office located near Kitakyushu Airport, finishers will be treated to hearty, smile-inducing hamburgers.
In addition, courtesy of the Kokuraminami Ward Office, you can enjoy “tofu soup”, a beloved local dish originating from the Ouma area in Kokuraminami Ward.
Warm food will be waiting to welcome and comfort everyone after the finish.
Time Schedule
| Final check-in before the start | 7:55 AM |
| 110km Start | Staggered from 8:00 AM |
| Finish time limit | 16:30 PM |
The check-in time varies depending on your course.
To avoid confusion, please note that check-in cannot be completed before the designated start time for each course. We appreciate your cooperation.
On the event day, starting times are divided according to the riding speed you selected at registration.
To help ensure a smooth start, please arrive at the start area about 10 minutes before your assigned time and follow the instructions of the event staff when preparing to start.
