[Ibaraki] Okukuji Cross 2026 to be held on October 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun)!

The Okukuji Satoyama Hill Climb Route Utilization Promotion Council (Secretariat: Ibaraki Prefecture Sports Promotion Division), composed of Ibaraki Prefecture and six municipalities in the northern part of the prefecture, will hold the uniquely grueling survival race "Okukuji X -Ride & Trail- 2026" over two days on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026. The event utilizes the "Okukuji Satoyama Hill Climb Route," a representative cycling route in the central and northern regions of Ibaraki Prefecture, and the "Hitachi no Kuni Long Trail" trail course.

<Event Overview> Okukuji X (Okukuji Cross) -Ride & Trail- 2026

○ Organizer: Okukuji Satoyama Hill Climb Route Utilization Promotion Council

○ Dates: Saturday, October 17 [Cycling] Mito → Daigo (Fukuroda) Sunday, October 18 [Trail Running] (Course under adjustment)

*The first edition held in 2025 had one course each for cycling and trail running, but for 2026, the plan is to set up two courses—one for advanced participants and one for beginners—to make the event more accessible. (Details to be announced separately.)

*Entry is scheduled to begin from late June onwards.

<Contact>

Ibaraki Prefecture Policy Planning Department, Sports Promotion Division, TEL: 029-301-2735