About this event
Held in Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the 5th Urushi Tanokansa Ekiden is an ekiden relay race for elementary school students who run together with 5 teammates along a loop course in the Urushi district. There are three divisions—Wakaayu Division, Wakasugi Division, and Wakanoki Division—each with different eligibility requirements. Teams are formed by students in 3rd grade of elementary school and above, consisting of 5 stages (5 runners). Gender composition does not matter. The course distance is 1,100 m for Stage 1, Stage 3, Stage 4, and the Wakanoki Division, and 2,100 m for Stage 2 and Stage 5. The entry fee is 3,000 yen per team, payable on the day or via bank transfer. This ekiden gathers many participants every year as an event promoting children's healthy growth and community interaction. It offers a great opportunity to deepen bonds with teammates and demonstrate the results of daily practice.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Urushi School District Community Center
301-1 Urushi, Kamo-cho, Aira, Kagoshima 899-5301
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