Ryoichi Sekiya

About

Ryoichi Sekiya is one of Japan's most accomplished trail and ultrarunners, a veteran of the international mountain ultra circuit with multiple appearances at UTMB Mont-Blanc — the iconic 170km course circumnavigating Mont-Blanc with 10,000m of gain that defines the sport's most prestigious race weekend. A Salomon Japan athlete, Sekiya has represented Japan at trail running's most demanding international events over more than a decade, competing against the world's best in the Alps while building his competitive record on Japan's extraordinary mountain trail terrain at home. Japan's trail running scene has experienced remarkable growth and rising international competitiveness since the early 2010s, with events on the UTMB World Series Japan calendar and the Japanese Alpine circuit producing athletes capable of front-of-pack performances at major international events — and Sekiya has been one of the defining figures of that generation. A consistent presence at major mountain ultra events both domestically and internationally, he represents the sustained commitment and competitive drive that has elevated Japanese trail running to a recognised force on the world stage.

Notable Wins

• — UTMB Mont-Blanc multiple appearances; domestic Japanese mountain ultra circuit wins

Race History