Course Details

Niseko Gravel Spring Ride is back for the 3rd time, and we are expanding our event this year. Not only that we have two ride events, 60 and 100 km with unintroduced routes in our gravel course before, we are also adding a time trial area for the first time in 2024!

We are adding a time trial area for the 100km course participants for the first time, and this is a great opportunity for you to run the course with your friends, challenge your personal records or both. Please don’t forget, we are also preparing food and snacks at aid stations where you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of Niseko.
Short CourseLong Course
DistancesApprox. 60kmApprox. 100km
Gravel 40% gravel45% gravel
Altitude Gain1,000m1,700m
Ride Time2.5-5 hours3-6 hours
Aid Stations2 stops3 stops
Time Trial Area-Appx. 17km, 500m in elevation change, and 100% gravel
Start9:309:00
Finish12:00 - 14:0012:45 - 15:00
Time Trial Area
  • Appx. 17km, 500m in elevation change, and 100% gravel
    ※the course details will be shared before the event
  • Time Trial Area will be only implemented in the long course for Panaracer NISEKO GRAVEL SPRING RIDE 2024
  • We will categorize our groups in gravel bikes riders, mountain bike riders, e-bike and others, both for male and female participants
  • The participation fee will remain the same without participating the time trial
  • We are preparing some gifts for the top time trial participants!
Please review other rules from here
Long Course / 102km / ±1,778m
Short Course / 59km / ±915m
Important Notes
  • The Kawakami gravel (only on the long course) and the Shinyo gravel (on both the long and short courses) are roads within restricted-access forest areas – we have secured special access for this event. Entry outside of this event is strictly prohibited.
  • Gravel sections in the spring event are more rough compared to the autumn event. Please take this into consideration when selecting your tires and your repair kit (backup tubes and tools).
  • Please bring your own bear bell.
  • The course may change due to snowmelt or other environmental conditions. Please be aware of this in advance.