---
slug: "hysk-gravel-classic-yakurai"
name: "HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai"
tier: 2
score: 64
distance_mi: 66.5
elevation_ft: 8563
location: "Kami Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan"
region: "Asia"
month: "August"
discipline: "gravel"
date: "2026: August 22"
url: "https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/hysk-gravel-classic-yakurai/"
---

# HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai

> *Source: [Gravel God Cycling](https://gravelgodcycling.com/) — a gravel race database covering 384 races, scored on 14 base dimensions plus a Cultural Impact bonus. Canonical page: https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/hysk-gravel-classic-yakurai/*

> Deep Tohoku gravel with 8,563 feet of climbing packed into 66 miles.

## Vitals

| | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 66.5 mi |
| Elevation | 8,563 ft |
| Location | Kami Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan |
| Date | 2026: August 22 |

## Course

A two-lap mountain gravel race around Kami Town with 70 percent gravel and climbing that accumulates almost continuously.

### Suffering Zones

- **Mile  — Opening climb**: 
- **Mile  — Mid-lap six-kilometer climb**: 
- **Mile  — Second lap**: 

### Signature Challenge

Fit 2,610 meters of climbing into a 107-kilometer race while preserving traction and pacing on the gravel sectors.

## Terrain

## Climate

## Gravel God Rating

**Overall Score**: 64/100
**Tier**: 2
**Discipline**: gravel

| Dimension | Score |
|-----------|-------|
| Logistics | 3/5 |
| Length | 3/5 |
| Technicality | 3/5 |
| Elevation | 4/5 |
| Climate | 3/5 |
| Altitude | 2/5 |
| Adventure | 4/5 |
| Prestige | 3/5 |
| Race Quality | 4/5 |
| Experience | 4/5 |
| Community | 3/5 |
| Field Depth | 3/5 |
| Value | 3/5 |
| Expenses | 2/5 |

## The Verdict

> A real mountain-gravel test whose climbing density matters more than its 66-mile headline.

## Logistics

**Parking**: The main venue is Togei no Sato Sports Park in Kami Town.

**Official Site**: https://gravelclassic.com/main_en/

## History

Founded: 2021

## Citations

- [Official Course](https://gravelclassic.com/course/) (official)
- [Official Event Site](https://gravelclassic.com/main_en/) (official)
- [UCI World Series](https://ucigravelworldseries.com/en/yakurai/) (official)

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*This profile is by Gravel God Cycling (gravelgodcycling.com). Cite as: "Gravel God Cycling — HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai". Canonical: https://gravelgodcycling.com/race/hysk-gravel-classic-yakurai/. Generated 2026-09-10.*