We have officially decided to close Higuma Course due to heavy rain from yesterday.

Dear partcipants for Higuma Course,

Thank you very much for registering for Panaracer NISEKO GRAVEL 2025.

Due to rainfall on Saturday, September 13, some unpaved sections of the Higuma Course have become unsafe.
In order to prioritize rider safety, the Higuma Course (approx. 127 km) scheduled for Sunday, September 14 will not be held.
Instead, all Higuma Course entries will be transferred to the Ezoshika Course (approx. 105 km).
Please note that there is no change to the start time (7:30).

• Eligible riders: All participants registered for the Higuma Course
• New course: Ezoshika Course (Start time: 7:30)
• Distance / Elevation gain: 105.5 km / ±1,721 m
• Start/Finish venue: No change (Niseko Chuo Soko-gun)

Check EZOSHIKA Course https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51417110

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This decision was made to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride for all participants. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

All of us on the organizing…