Hachimantai Hill Climb
八幡平ヒルクライム39°55′ N 140°58′ ECyclingSep 5, 2026
The Hachimantai Hill Climb suits road riders who want a closed-road race up the Aspite Line at the start of autumn; it takes 500 riders and sets strict cut-off times on the climb.
Dates and hours
- September 5, 2026 to September 6, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 11, 2026
Date rule: A weekend in early September, with a time trial on the Saturday and the main climb on the Sunday
The Hachimantai Hill Climb closes the Hachimantai Aspite Line for a Sunday morning race from the Matsuo-Hachimantai Visitor Center toward the summit. The main course climbs about 19 km to a lay-by short of the summit car park, and the short course stops after about 8 km at Gozaisho. The 2026 race took 500 riders across eleven classes, including e-bikes and mountain bikes.
The day before, a 100-rider time trial runs on the Iwate-san Panorama Line. The 2026 event ran on 5 and 6 September, and the main race started from 7:20 in waves by age. Riders who didn't reach Gozaisho by 8:45 were stopped and brought down. In 2026 the main climb cost ¥8,400 and the 8 km beginner and junior course ¥5,775. The Saturday time trial cost ¥5,250 on its own, or ¥11,550 together with the main course.
Worth knowing
- Book a room early in Hachimantai's onsen villages; the race site lists lodging for the weekend.
- Carry proof of cycling insurance, which entry requires.
Quick answers about Hachimantai Hill Climbよくある質問
When is the Hachimantai Hill Climb?
In early September. The 2026 race ran on 5 and 6 September, and the 2027 date wasn't public by 11 October 2026.
How long is the Hachimantai Hill Climb?
The main course climbs about 19 km up the Aspite Line, and the short course about 8 km.
What are the opening hours of Hachimantai Hill Climb?
Hachimantai Hill Climb is open in 2026 the main climb started at 7:20 with the road closed from 7:00 to 11:30. Riders on the main course had to pass Gozaisho by 8:45 and the point before Kuroyachi bridge by 9:20.
How much does Hachimantai Hill Climb cost?
Prices at Hachimantai Hill Climb start at ¥5,775 per person (2026), about CAD 52 or USD 36 (October 2026 rates).