About this event
Held in the New Year of 2027 in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, "Shingu City Ekiden 2027" is a relay road race starting from the World Heritage site Kumano Hayatama Taisha and running through the streets of Shingu. Anyone in fourth grade of elementary school or older who is confident in their health can participate. Teams are formed of 7 members in total: 1 coach, 4 runners, and 2 alternates. The entry fee is 1,000 yen per team. The event will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2027, with the opening ceremony at 9:00 and the start at 9:50 in front of Kumano Hayatama Taisha. The closing ceremony will be held at 11:00 at the City Hall Annex. The registration deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026, at 17:00, and application forms are distributed on the city website or at the Lifelong Learning Division. Corporate and organization sponsors are also being recruited, with perks such as advertisements in local newspapers and corporate name listings in the tournament regulations. This tournament is an event where participants can kick off the new year with running and experience the joy of connecting the tasuki (sash) with teammates.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Kumano Hayatama Taisha
1 Shingu, Shingu, Wakayama 647-0081
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