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No. 4 April 6, 2019

To ensure that trail running’s special appeal, the beautiful

culture surrounding Mr. Fuji, and the magnificent natural

environment are all left to future generations

The Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji is conducting various trail running-based activities throughout the year

to build sustainable societies around Mt. Fuji.

Zero waste at the UTMF A3 MOTOSUKO

The UTMF is participating in the Mt. Fuji Zero Waste Challenge Project advocated by the

specified NPO - Fujisan Club - which is working to protect and preserve the beautiful natural

environment of Mt. Fuji. This year, the UTMF is trying to realize “zero waste” at A3 MOTOSUKO

in Minobu town.

① Serving food using reusable tableware and utensils

The disposable tableware used to serve courtesy food

(yuba bowl) has been switched to reusable tableware.

Plastic spoons have been replaced by wooden spoons. After

use in the race, these spoons will be used as firewood at

Motosuko Ikoinomori Camping Ground.

② At A3 MOTOSUKO no drinks in PET bottles will be

supplied.

③ Composting of kitchen waste

Kitchen food waste generated at A3 MOTOSUKO Aid

Station will be put into the compost bin installed there to

be turned into compost.

Photo: Fujisan Zero Waste Challenge Project Cooperating partner: NGO Jun-namaken, Sustainable

Lifestyle laboratory

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The UTMF 2019 T-shirt Recycling Project

The T-shirt Recycling Project has started to recycle T-shirts, which are washed frequently and

tend to wear out quickly, into new running T-shirts without degrading their functionality.

① The UTMF 2019 T-shirts to be distributed

to racers as gifts have been made from

recycled materials produced from collected

PET bottles and polyester clothes.

② Used (or unused) race T-shirts will be

collected at the T-shirt collection booth at the

start (KODOMO-NO-KUNI) and finish

(KAWAGUCHIKO) venues. The collected race T-shirts will be turned into the new UTMF 2020

participation T-shirts.

*We will accept any T-shirts that have been distributed to racers and runners as

gifts in other trail running or marathon races regardless of manufacturer or brand.

*A special UTMF soft cup, which also functions as one of the mandatory pieces

of equipment in the UTMF race, will be given as a gift to racers, supporters, and

spectators who turn in their T-shirts. (This gift will be presented to the first 2,000

people who turn in their T-shirts.)

Environmental monitoring

We are conducting environmental monitoring at a total of 58 locations in 11 areas before and

after each race. We are releasing the results, and exchanging opinions with relevant people and

organizations. We are using findings from these activities to run environmentally friendly races

based on proper course protection and installation of vegetation protection fences.

This program includes monitoring of the natural environment, which compares course

conditions before and after a race, along with monitoring of the effects of using the environment,

which includes seeking the opinions of general users including hikers

and local residents around the course during the race.

Natural environment monitoring Vegetation protection fence

at Mt. Myojin

Monitoring of the effects of using the environment

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*We are implementing monitoring in accordance with Guidelines on Monitoring Conducted in

Association with Trail Running Races Conducted Inside National Parks (March 2017, National

Park Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment).

Trail maintenance

In addition to the UTMF course, we are maintaining nearby hiking trails to improve the overall

trail environment around Mt. Fuji.

NPO Fuji Trail Runners Club is taking the initiative in maintenance activities led by local

organizations, and many trail runners, supporters, and volunteers are actively participating in the

maintenance. Trail maintenance is being conducted through combined efforts of various people,

including local residents and students.

Planned trail maintenance areas in 2019

(though subject to change)

- The Suyama Exit Trail, Susono city, Shizuoka

- Areas around Tenshisanchi, Fujinomiya city,

Shizuoka

- Areas around Lake Motosu, Minobu city,

Yamanashi

Contact information

Masako Suzuki, the ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI Race Headquarters

Dot Tree Shuzenji PJ-01, Shuzenji 75, Izu City, Shizuoka, Japan 410-2416

TEL: 0558-99-9117, FAX: 0558-72-8466

Email: press@ultratrailmtfuji.com

The UTMF official website: https://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/en/

The UTMF official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ultratrailmtfujiofficial/

The UTMF official Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%40UTMtFUJI

The UTMF official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTG7HNLx89OeaOsknc6mTg/featured

*Back numbers of the past press releases: https://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/en/press/release/

*Official UTMF photos for the press can be downloaded from this URL.:

https://www.ultratrailmtfuji.com/en/press/gallery/

Please contact the Race Headquarters to receive download ID and password.

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If you wish to participate in the race as a press, please fill out the Press Application Form on

the next page and submit it by Wednesday, April 17th. The Race Headquarters will reply with

detailed information.

Parking permit is required to use parking lots. Be sure to apply for a parking space before the

race.

The Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji 2019 Event Outline -Distance: approximately 165 km -Cumulative altitude gain: approximately 7,942 m -Start time: 12:00, Friday, April 26, 2019 -Cut-off time: 46 hours -Number of racers: 2,400 people -Location: at the foot of Mt. Fuji

(Shizuoka prefecture: Fuji city and Fujinomiya city, Yamanashi prefecture: Minobu town, Narusawa town, Fujikawaguchiko town, Fujiyoshida city, Oshino village, and Yamanakako village)

-Start venue: Kodomo-no-kuni (Fuji city, Shizuoka) -Finish venue: Ohike Kouen (Kawaguchiko town, Yamanashi) -Organizer: The ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI Race Headquarters

(The NPO Fuji Trail Runners Club, Fuji city, Fujinomiya city, Minobu town, Narusawa village, Fujikawaguchiko town, Fujiyoshida city, Oshino village, Yamanakako village, Gotemba city, and R-bies Sports Foundation)

-Support: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Sports Agency, Japan Tourism Agency, Doshi village, Yamanashi prefecture, Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun, Yamanashi Broadcasting System, Television Yamanashi, FM Fuji, the Shizuoka Shimbun, Shizuoka Broadcasting System, Shizuoka Telecasting, Shizuoka Asahi Television, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, and K-mix

-Honorary Race Committee Director: Yuichiro Miura (professional skier and adventurer) -Honorary Race Committee Members: Heads of the nine local governments in the race committee,

Koichiro Horiuchi (president of Fuji Kyuko) -Race Committee Overall Director: Tsuyoshi Kaburaki

(representative director of the NPO Fuji Trail Runners Club and professional trail runner) -The UTMF is a race registered with the International Trail Running Association (ITRA). -The UTMF is a member race of the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT).

The Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji 2019 Press Schedule A press conference is held at 17:00, Thursday, April 25, the day before the race to introduce the race and

top racers from Japan and the world. Another press conference is planned at 8:00, Sunday, April 28 with top three racers in men’s and

women’s categories.

● Thusday, April 25th 12:00 - 20:00 Mandatory equipment check Tokinosumika, Gotemba city, Shizuoka 12:00 - 20:00 Mandatory equipment check and exchange of race bib numbers

Ohike Kouen, Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi 15:00 Opening of the on-site press center Kawaguchiko Park Hotel, Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi 17:00 - 18:00 Press conference (*) Press center (the ground floor of Kawaguchiko Park Hotel)

● Friday, April 26th

8:00 - 10:30 Exchange of race bib numbers Kodomo-no-kuni, Fuji city, Shizuoka 11:30 - Opening Ceremony Kodomo-no-kuni, Fuji city, Shizuoka 12:00 The UTMF starts Kodomo-no-kuni, Fuji city, Shizuoka

● Saturday, April 27th

6:30 (expected) Top runner finishes the race Ohike Kouen, Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi

● Sunday, April 28th

8:00 - 9:00 Press conference of top racers (*) Press center (the ground floor of Kawaguchiko Park Hotel) 9:30 - Prize Ceremony & Closing Ceremony Ohike Kouen, Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi 10:00 Completion of the race Ohike Kouen, Fujikawaguchiko town, Yamanashi 12:00 Closing of the on-site press center Press center (the ground floor of Kawaguchiko Park Hotel)

* Japanese/English bilingual service is available.

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FAX: 0558-72-8466 E-mail: press@ultratrailmtfuji.com

[Contact Information Regarding Press Application]

ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI Race Headquarters

TEL: 0558-99-9117 E-mail: press@ultratrailmtfuji.com

Please check / tick the applicable response to the questions below:

1 Will you attend the press conference?

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3 April 25th

Park Hotel

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Kodomonokuni

April 26th

Park Hotel

Will you be at the UTMF 2019 to cover the event?

Date & place of press registration at the UTMF

*Please read the conditions concerning the use of photos and videos in your UTMF media coverage report.

*You may place cameras at the press conference on a first-come basis. No reservation system is available.

*Photographing in the press conference is allowed only from designated areas and during designated times.

Please follow the instruction of the UTMF staff at the press conference.

*One vehicle is allowed per company. Be sure to display your parking permit in the front window of your vehicle.

*Designated parking lots are “Kodomonokuni Parking B” at the start venue, and “Central Public Hall Parking of

Fujikawaguchiko Town Hall” near the finish venue. Do not park at other parking lots near the start or finish venues.

Please complete this form and return it to us via FAX or Email by Wednesday, April 17th.

UTMF 2019 Press Application Form