The Niseko Classic road race course has two distances, a distance of 150 km that counts as a qualifier for all men 19-49 and a distance of 80 km which is the qualifying distance for all women and men 50+. The 150 km race is a real mountain stage with a 20 km climb to an altitude of 1000m above sea level. The 80 km race is easier but is still hilly.  The race will also achieve fully closed roads for the first time.