苗場クロスカントリーハーフマラソン ～Naeba

The Naeba Cross Country Half Marathon is a cross-country running event held around the Naeba Prince Hotel campground area, in the same mountain resort setting that is known in winter for skiing and snowboarding. The event uses a specially prepared loop course near Naeba Ski Resort, giving runners a chance to experience a moderate rolling terrain rather than a flat road race. Its setting is one of the main appeals: while early September can still be hot in many urban parts of Japan, Naeba generally offers a cooler highland environment for running. The event is organized as an accessible community-style cross-country meet, with race options for adults, younger runners, and families, and it is designed so a broad range of participants can enjoy the course atmosphere. The venue benefits from the facilities of Naeba Prince Hotel, including food, shopping, changing areas, toilets, lockers, and bathing options, making it practical for runners and accompanying supporters to spend the day at the site. Access information highlights parking near the campground side of the hotel and transport connections from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, reinforcing the event’s connection to the wider Yuzawa and Naeba resort area. The race is hosted by the Super Cross Country RUN Executive Committee with cooperation from Naeba Prince Hotel and Restart.