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Yakushima Ultra ECO Maranic

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Yakushima, Kagoshima, Japan

calendar_today 11 Jan, 2026

About the Event

Answer the call of one of Japan's most mythical and demanding ultra-marathons, the Yakushima Ultra "ECO" Maranic on January 11, 2026. This is your chance to test your limits on a course that winds through the stunning and severe landscapes of a World Heritage site, from coastlines to ancient forests. The 2026 race is committed to unprecedented runner safety with new mandatory gear rules and medical checks, ensuring a secure environment to focus on the immense personal challenge. With wave starts for the 100km, local discounts for residents, and an official tour package for travelers, the event is meticulously organized for a seamless, world-class experience. Secure your spot for a race that is less about a finish time and more about the raw, powerful journey around one of the planet's most unique islands.

Races Offered

100 km

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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04:50

55 km

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 55K

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05:50

26 km

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 26K

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08:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Yakushima.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -0.6° / 4.8°

wb_sunny -4.2° / 1.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.7 /

water_drop 87.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -0.6° / 4.8°

wb_sunny -4.2° / 1.4°

air 7.7 km/h

water_drop 87.6%

About Yakushima

Learn more about the host city, Yakushima.

Yakushima (屋久島) is an island off the south east coast of Kyushu next to Tanegashima and north of Okinawa in Japan. Officially a part of Kagoshima Prefecture, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.