At 6am, the shrine's drum sounds, the gates are opened, and the assembled crowd sprints perilously 230 meters to the main hall. The top three finishers are given the title of "Lucky Men", and of those three the champion is known as the "Luckiest Man". The race has been known to attract more than 6,000 runners.
At 6am, the shrine's drumming signals the commencement of the event, and participants sprint 230 meters to the main hall. The top three finishers are bestowed with the title "Lucky Men", and among them, the champion is celebrated as the most fortunate. This competition draws a substantial number of runners, exceeding 6,000.