Komatsu Wall Announces Sponsorship of World-Class International Trail Running Event 'KAGASPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 by UTMB®'

Komatsu Wall Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Shinya Kano; hereinafter 'Komatsu Wall') has announced its sponsorship of the world's premier international trail running event, 'KAGASPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 by UTMB®', to be held from June 18 (Thu) to June 21 (Sun), 2026, in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Komatsu Wall will support the success of this globally ambitious event originating from Ishikawa, contributing to sustainable regional revitalization and hometown development through sports.

■ Background and Motivation for Sponsorship

Komatsu Wall has always valued contributing to local community development through its business activities. Upon learning that the world's top-tier trail running series, the 'UTMB® World Series,' would be hosted in its hometown of Ishikawa, the company was deeply impressed by the event's scale and high standards, prompting its decision to sponsor. By supporting this major event, which will attract numerous runners from Japan and abroad, Komatsu Wall aims to promote the region's unique charm to the world and further contribute to regional revitalization.

■ Message from President and CEO Shinya Kano

"Hearing that a world-class international event will be held right here in our hometown of Ishikawa has filled me with great surprise and immense excitement. For years, our company has rooted its management philosophy in 'contributing to the local community' as a hometown-based enterprise. Supporting this historic, large-scale event—where athletes and supporters from around the globe will gather—is a perfect opportunity to showcase Ishikawa's appeal to the world, energize our region, and connect it to the future. Together with local residents, Komatsu Wall will wholeheartedly support all runners who challenge their limits, set against the backdrop of Ishikawa's breathtaking natural landscapes and its historic hot spring culture."

■ Event Overview

【Event Name】KAGASPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 by UTMB®

【Dates】June 18 (Thu) – June 21 (Sun), 2026 (Race days: June 20–21)

【Venue】Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and surrounding areas

【Organizer】KAGA SPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 by UTMB® Executive Committee

【Planning & Operations】Power Sports Co., Ltd.

【Official Website】https://kagaspa.utmb.world/ja

【About the 'KAGASPA TRAIL ENDURANCE 100 by UTMB®' International Trail Running Event】

This event is the only race in Japan included in the 'UTMB® World Series,' the world's most prestigious trail running circuit. Featuring three race categories—100km, 50km, and 20km—participants will traverse the lesser-known scenic trails of the Hokuriku region, from fast-paced forest roads to technical mountain sections. Set in the historic Kaga hot spring resorts, including 'Yamanaka Onsen' with over 1,300 years of history, this international event brings together runners from around the world to celebrate Japan's rich natural beauty and hot spring culture.

■ About Komatsu Wall Co., Ltd.

Since its founding in 1968, Komatsu Wall has contributed to creating comfortable and safe spaces through the manufacturing, design, sales, and installation of partitions, toilet cubicles, sliding walls, and related products. Guided by the philosophy of 'Creating Value for Society Through Space,' the company continuously develops products that meet the evolving needs of the times.

・Company Name: Komatsu Wall Co., Ltd.

・Headquarters: 1-72 Kogyodanchi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

・Representative: President and CEO Shinya Kano

・Founded: January 22, 1968

・Business Activities: Manufacturing, design, sales, and installation of movable partitions, fixed partitions, toilet cubicles, sliding partitions, low partitions, and related products

・URL: https://www.komatsuwall.co.jp/