Sweat Festa 2025 in Senjojiki” Event Report

3-hour MTB endurance race

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, "Sweat Sweat Festa 2025 in Senjyojiki" was held at Senjyojiki (Hioki, Nagato City). This year marked the 31st time this event was held, and approximately 400 people entered, with participants coming from all over Japan. registration began at 7:30 a.m., and Sennoji-matsushiki was bustling with participants.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony was held at 8:45 a.m., with greetings from Shingo Shiraishi, executive committee chairman; Tatsuya Ehara, mayor of Nagato City; and Toshiya Kasamoto, a member of the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly. The executive committee chairman told the participants to "follow the rules," "do not get hurt," and "do not overexert yourself.

Shingo Shiraishi, Chairperson of the Executive Committee

Nagato City Mayor Tatsuya Ehara

Toshiya Kasamoto, Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly Member

Convention

At 9:00, the starting signal is given and everyone starts running at once.

△Water station

Sweat Sweat Tea House (aid station)

Aids provided participants with watermelon, pineapple, salted cucumbers, and beverages.

The tournament was blessed with fine weather again this year. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Recommended Links

If you've come all the way to Nagato, you have to eat!
Senjidashiki
・ Senjidashiki Kogen Campsite
・ Kohado Onsen Koryu Center
・ Kitanagato Retreat Hotel Yukyu no Ki