第8回 忍者トレイルランニングレース

The Ninja Trail Running Race is a trail running event organized by the Ninja Trail Running Race Executive Committee and planned by the Iga Trail Runners Club. The event is supported by local and regional organizations including Mie Prefecture, Iga City, the Tsuge regional community council, the Oyamada residents’ council, and the Iga-Ueno Tourism Association. Its official site presents the themes “Enjoy the NINJA” and “ENJOY IGA,” reflecting the identity of Iga as a place strongly associated with ninja culture. The event website includes sections for race information, entry and tours, access, accommodation, results, body care, volunteering, and local sightseeing, indicating a race built around both trail running and the experience of the Iga area. Corporate sponsors and community partners are listed prominently, showing that the event is closely connected with local tourism, civic groups, and regional businesses. Based on the available source text, the race is positioned not only as a sporting event but also as a way for runners and visitors to engage with Iga’s landscape, hospitality, and cultural image.