The race, called "The World's Toughest 400-meter Run," was held in Sapporo on the 20th. About 18,71 people, ranging in age from 1400 to 2011, participated in the event.
The oldest player in this tournament is 71-year-old Mihide Tanaka. The 30-man men's final was attended by elite athletes, including the defending champion, including Yuma Hattori, who represented the men's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics. The race was held at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium.