Course Overview
Deep Tohoku gravel with 8,563 feet of climbing packed into 66 miles.
The Course
A two-lap mountain gravel race around Kami Town with 70 percent gravel and climbing that accumulates almost continuously.
Signature challenge: Fit 2,610 meters of climbing into a 107-kilometer race while preserving traction and pacing on the gravel sectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the climate like at HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai?
A late-August race in Miyagi adds summer heat, humidity, and changeable mountain weather without making climate the defining difficulty.[2]
How are the logistics for HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai?
The organizer gives clear venue and access guidance, but Kami Town still requires a car transfer of roughly 40 minutes from Furukawa Station or 70 minutes from Sendai Airport.[3]
How adventurous is HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai?
The long course loops through the mountain and agricultural landscape around Mount Yakurai, combining a high climbing load with rural Deep Tohoku scenery.[1]
How prestigious is HYSK Gravel Classic Yakurai?
The race has national recognition and joins the UCI Gravel World Series in 2026, but it has not yet accumulated an international competitive legacy.[3]
Sources & Citations
Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.
- Official Official Coursegravelclassic.com/course/
- Official Official Event Sitegravelclassic.com/main_en/
- Official UCI World Seriesucigravelworldseries.com/en/yakurai/