Starting from Musashi-Yokote Station, this Okumusashi ridge run proceeds to Kaoburi Pass before returning along the same path. It feels more like a marathon training run than a formal road race, utilizing a paved mountain-road course with significant challenges. The organizers aim to provide "running classes that runners nationwide can enjoy," aligning with the practical, effort-focused nature of the event.
The first half is predominantly uphill, and the second half is mostly downhill. However, it is not simply one extended climb followed by a gentle descent. The route consistently presents undulating terrain, a demanding paved course that favors consistent pacing and penalizes premature exertion. Anticipate tackling the difficult sections alongside fellow participants, embodying the sentiment of "let’s run a tough course together with friends."