Tobishima Ultra Maranic 2026 to Be Held on December 13 in Kure
日本語の記事: とびしまウルトラマラニック2026 開催情報まとめ
What it is
Tobishima Ultra Maranic 2026 (とびしまウルトラマラニック2026) is a long-distance running event held in Kure City (呉市), Hiroshima Prefecture. It is also referred to as "Tobishima Ultra Maranic in Setouchi Kure" (とびしまウルトラマラニックinせとうち呉) on the official tourism website.
The event is listed under the outdoor and sports category. The official description characterizes it as an ultra event connecting 100 kilometers with islands, bridges, mandarin oranges (mikan, みかん), starry skies, and people. The route is described as touring all of the distinct islands and bridges in the area. Aid stations along the course provide hospitality featuring local citrus fruit and local island cuisine (ご当地島料理).
When and where
The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026 (令和8年12月13日). Specific starting and finishing times are not stated on the official event page.
The location is designated as the Tobishima Kaido (とびしま海道) area, covering the districts of Shimokamagari (下蒲刈), Kamagari (蒲刈), Toyohama (豊浜), and Yutaka (豊). The course covers the islands and bridges across this island chain.
Getting there
Transportation details to Kure Station (呉駅) are published on the official Kure tourism website access page:
- From Hiroshima Station (広島駅): Take the JR Kure Line (JR呉線) rapid service to Kure Station. The ride takes approximately 32 minutes.
- From Hiroshima Airport (広島空港): Take the Airport Bus Kure Hiroshima Airport Line (エアポートバス呉広島空港線) directly to Kure Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
The event page does not provide transit directions from Kure Station to the event site across the Tobishima Kaido islands.
Opening hours and prices
Not published on the official page as of 2026-10-19.
Specific daily schedules, registration fees, payment instructions, and ticket costs are not displayed on the official event page.
Tips for visitors
The event is an endurance running activity that involves a 100-kilometer route across bridges and multiple islands. Travelers should note that transit between central Kure Station and the individual islands of the Tobishima Kaido area requires separate planning, as local transportation details are not listed on the official event notice. Check the race website (tobishima-ultramaranic.com) for entry details.
What we could not verify
As of October 19, 2026, the following facts could not be verified from the provided sources:
- The exact start time and completion cutoff time.
- The precise starting point and finishing location.
- The entry fee, registration process, entry period, and participation limits.
- The official organizer, co-organizers, or operating committees (no organization is specifically identified as the organizer in the text).
- The exact course map, elevation profile, and road closures.
- The exact number and locations of aid stations along the 100-kilometer route.
- The specific varieties of citrus or the exact dishes included in the local island cuisine.
- Public transit schedules, charter shuttles, or parking facilities between Kure Station and the islands.
- Postponement or cancellation policies in case of severe weather.
- Locker, changing room, and baggage storage availability.
Sources
- Kure City Official Tourism Website Kure-trip, "Tobishima Ultra Maranic 2026" https://kure-trip.jp/events/168 (Retrieved 2026-10-19)
- Kure City Official Tourism Website Kure-trip, "Access" https://kure-trip.jp/access (Retrieved 2026-10-19)