Location & Setting: Located across Tokyo Bay in Chiba Prefecture. Transitions from wide urban roads into lush green rice paddies, bamboo groves, and quiet agricultural hills.

Course Description: Opens flat for the first 10 km before hitting a sharp, steep wall in the countryside. The second half rolls out smoothly over shallow terrain.

Tactics: Expect a massive acceleration at the base of the mid-race climb. Surging here can split the field completely.