Tango 100km Ultra Marathon held in Kyotango City

The 24th Tango 100km Ultra Marathon took place on September 20, 2026, in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. The event, held within the San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark, featured two categories: 100km and 60km.

A total of 3,192 runners participated, with 2,275 finishers achieving a completion rate of 71.3%. The race began at 4:20 AM under cloudy skies, offering relatively favorable running conditions.

Local community involvement was a central feature, with residents providing support along the course and volunteers managing aid stations. Regional specialties, including bara sushi, crab soup, and heshiko rice balls, were served to participants. The event also included a U25 category for runners aged 25 and under, as well as guest appearances by ultra-runner Myako and THE NORTH FACE athlete Kazuhiko Ishikawa.