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Sado Island Gold Trail

Sado Island Gold Trail — Long 50K

Sado, Niigata, Japon

The race goes from the coast to the ridges of Sado; check the most recent GPX and traffic instructions on the organiser's website.

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48kmDistance
+2,083mElevation
2,083mD−
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Donden Plateau panorama on Sado Island, a Gold Trail course area
Photo:Koda6029CC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Sado Island Gold Trail — Long 50K route

The Sado Island Gold Trail — Long 50K Trace organisateur consultée en 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Sado, Niigata, Japon to Aiport Sado, Ryotsu, Niigata, Japon, with 48.1 km and 2,083 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: Sado City Sports Promotion Foundation.

Start / area
Sado, Niigata, Japon
Finish
Aiport Sado, Ryotsu, Niigata, Japon
Edition
Trace organisateur consultée en 2026
Distance
48.1 km
Elevation gain
2,083 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 48 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 2,327 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 49 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 48 km.

Documented checkpoints and aid stations

Aid stations or life bases: 3 · listed water points: 0 · checkpoints: 0.

  • Shirase trail entrance · km 9
  • Donden Lodge · km 20
  • Jonoyokoyama trailhead / Kunikita Line · km 34

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 · sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 17 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sado Island Gold Trail — Long 50K GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The organiser's GPX measures 48.066 km, +2,083.1 m and -2,082.8 m, versus a format presented as about 49 km. Water and food availability at the aid points is not inferred from the mention “AS” alone.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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