THE WILD COAST OF MAKURI ISLANDS
New gravel roads. More fast fun. And a land that has stories to tell. Welcome to Urukazi, the coastal oasis of the Makuri Islands. Getting here from Yumezi and Neokyo is easy: just head south. But bring a sleeping bag, you’re going to want to explore.
![THE WILD COAST OF MAKURI ISLANDS](https://images.prismic.io/zwift-web/2f4f7b18-90c7-4b05-9c61-077bc8a506c0_urukazi_web_map_full_01_2022.png?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1200,953&w=1200&h=953)
EXPERIENCE THE ISLAND OF GIANTS
Urukazi is no vacation destination. Here, the trees are bigger. The waves are larger. And the breeze is stronger: but it always feels like a tailwind. In this coastal running and pedaling paradise, curiosity is rewarded around every corner.
![EXPERIENCE THE ISLAND OF GIANTS](https://images.prismic.io/zwift-web/7fc9e257-6b58-486a-81bf-5731179a9d9d_urukazi_web_slice-2.png?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,838,583&w=1200&h=835)
FEATURED ROUTES
BRIDGES AND BOARDWALKS
Event Lead In: 1.9km (1.2mi)
Distance: 6.3km (3.9mi)
Elevation: 59.9m (195’)
![BRIDGES AND BOARDWALKS](https://images.prismic.io/zwift-web/841a39cf-17e6-4827-b6d0-9bf0410291c4_urukazi_web_map_bridges%2Bboardwalks_2022.png?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,599,401&w=1200&h=803)
ISLAND HOPPER
Event Lead In: 0.2km (0.1 mi)
Distance: 18km (11.2mi)
Elevation: 128.5m (421.6’)
![ISLAND HOPPER](https://images.prismic.io/zwift-web/703bcb7c-3134-41b4-9cab-71ad8e5f2f43_urukazi_web_map_islandhopper_2022.png?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,704,688&w=1200&h=1173)
MAKURI 40
Event Lead In: 0.3km (0.2mi)
Distance: 40.1km (24.9mi)
Elevation: 306.6m (1005.9’)
![MAKURI 40](https://images.prismic.io/zwift-web/f492e7c3-1ed9-488c-ae79-d53cd34f3a74_urukazi_web_map_makuri40_02_2022.png?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1607,802&w=1200&h=599)
FAQ
Urukazi” is the combination of two Okinawan words -- “uru” means “shore,” and “kazi” means “breeze.” The combination of the two words is meant to evoke the serene, untouched character of the Southern Japanese archipelago. On the roads of Urukazi, you'll find a Zwifty interpretation of those islands' scenery as you ride pavement, gravel, and a new type of surface not yet found anywhere else on Zwift.
There will be eight new routes for cycling and run with eight new badges for cycling only.
This feature will be available immediately.
There will be one paddock within Urukazi for you to drop in from Zwift. You can also enter through Yumezi and Neokyo.
![](https://images.prismic.io/zwift-web/1f132c7c-fa3f-430e-bb4f-46cdef1d7207_urukazi-FAQ.jpg?auto=compress,format)