Information checked: July 18, 2026, 21:00 JST.
The Fuji Mountain Race starts at Fujiyoshida City Hall and sends runners toward the Yoshida Trail on Friday, July 24. Even travelers who are not joining the race should plan for early-morning road controls and a busier-than-usual mountain approach.
Short answerThe official race program lists traffic-control windows around the start area from 6:30 AM to 7:05 AM for the summit course and 8:00 AM to 8:35 AM for the 5th-station course. The two starts are at 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Key Facts For Travelers
DateFriday, July 24, 2026.
Start areaFujiyoshida City Hall and the municipal road immediately north of it.
Race routesApproximately 21 km to the summit and 15 km to the 5th station.
Visitor impactShort early-morning road controls, race traffic, and runners on the Yoshida Trail approach.
Affected Area And Times
The event starts beside Fujiyoshida City Hall. The official rules say the road north of city hall remains closed until five minutes after each start. The event program shows control windows of 6:30 AM to 7:05 AM for the summit-course start and 8:00 AM to 8:35 AM for the 5th-station start.
Traveler Actions
- Avoid driving through the city-hall area during the two posted control windows.
- If you have a morning bus, train, or tour connection, leave extra time for local congestion.
- Expect runners and event staff on the traditional Yoshida Trail approach after the city starts.
- Do not use participant-only parking or shuttle services; the official race guidance says those are for registered runners.
Official Sources
- Fujiyoshida City official Fuji Mountain Race: event outline and start times
- Official 79th Fuji Mountain Race program and traffic-control map
Update History
- July 18, 2026: Created after checking the official event outline and race program.
