Guided ultra · Okinawa, Japan · UNESCO Yanbaru
Run 100 km through the Yanbaru forest.
One road. One day.
A semi-supported 100 km road ultra along the northern Okinawa coast.
I run every kilometer with you.
A semi-supported 100 km road ultra along the northern Okinawa coast.
I run every kilometer with you.
This is not a tourist experience. It is a real 100 km ultra — the same route used for Day 6 of the Okinawa Yanbaru Ultra Camp. Coastal roads, UNESCO Yanbaru forest, Cape Hedo at the northernmost tip of Okinawa.
A support car stops every 20 km with water. You carry your own food in the car. I run alongside you from start to finish.
We depart at 7 AM. We finish between 12 and 17 hours later.
2 to 3 days before the 100 km, we run a half marathon together. This is not optional — it is part of the experience and part of how I assess your readiness. It is also your chance to see the countryside of Hamahiga, find your pace, and get comfortable running with me before the main day.
Both days are included in the price.
You are a marathon runner who has been thinking about ultra distance for a while. You live in Okinawa, are visiting on vacation, or are within a short flight. You have run at least one marathon under 4:15. You want to attempt a real 100 km — not a training simulation — with an experienced coach running every step alongside you.
This is not for beginners. The Yanbaru coast is remote. If you cannot continue, you will be far from anything. I take qualification seriously.
I am Michal Činčiala — Czech ultra runner and coach based on Hamahiga Island, Okinawa during the camp season (November–March). I have been racing ultras since 2012 across four continents.
Badwater 135 in Death Valley. Ultra Gobi 400 km — 10th overall. Ultra Milano-Sanremo 285 km — 3rd overall. Spartathlon. MOAB 240. Authentic Phidippides Run 500 km — Athens to Sparta and back.
I run every kilometer of the 100 km alongside every group I take out. That is not standard in the coaching world. It is what I do.
The run is conducted in English, but I also speak Czech and Japanese — so if that's your native tongue, you're in good hands.
| Group size | Price per runner |
|---|---|
| 1 runner — private | $700 |
| 2–3 runners | $500 each |
| 4 runners | $400 each |
Includes: preparatory half marathon 2–3 days before, the full 100 km, semi-supported with water every 20 km, coaching throughout both days.
Not included: accommodation, flights, food.
October to March. The time of year when training outdoors means dark mornings, icy roads, and treadmills. Okinawa sits at subtropical latitude — 18 to 23°C during the day, dry, with daylight to run in. The camp runs regardless of weather — mental resilience in imperfect conditions is part of ultra running.
To apply you must have completed:
Proof required: official race result, or GPS file / Strava link. Inquiries that do not meet these standards will not be accepted. This is about safety on a remote 100 km course, not exclusivity.
I'll reply within 48 hours. If your inquiry looks good, I'll invite you to a short video call before confirming your spot.
After submitting, you will be asked to provide proof of fitness — a screenshot of a recent activity from Garmin Connect, Strava, or any other service.
Prefer email? Reach me directly at hello@okinawaultra.run