Races
Event
Status
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Chubu Corporate Ekiden
November 2026 (date TBC)
The Chubu regional qualifier for the New Year Ekiden. Top teams advance to the national race.
EkidenNot open yet
Kansai Corporate Ekiden
November 2026 (date TBC)
The Kansai regional qualifier for the New Year Ekiden. Top teams advance to the national race.
EkidenNot open yet
Chugoku Corporate Ekiden
November 2026 (date TBC)
The Chugoku regional qualifier for the New Year Ekiden. Top teams advance to the national race.
EkidenNot open yet
71st All-Japan Corporate Ekiden (New Year Ekiden)
Fri, January 1, 2027 · Gunma Prefectural Office start / finish
Japan's corporate team championship on New Year's Day: 7 legs around Gunma. Teams qualify through regional races.
49 days to go
EkidenNot open yet
Hakone Ekiden (Tokyo–Hakone Round-Trip University Ekiden)
Sat, January 2, 2027 · Otemachi, Tokyo to Lake Ashi, Hakone
A New Year tradition: 10 legs over two days, outbound and return.
50 days to go