About this event
Okuma Ekiden 2026, held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, is a relay race that restarted in 2023 and marks its 4th edition this year. Its purpose is for local residents to come together, run happily, and pass the tasuki sash with smiles. Divisions include an Elementary School Division, a Women's Division (junior high school and older), and a General Division (junior high school and older), open to anyone in good health who can run all the way to the finish line. Teams consist of 4 runners, and the entry fee is 2,000 yen per team. On the day, check-in starts at 7:30 AM, followed by the opening ceremony, with the Elementary School Division starting at 10:00 AM, followed by the Women's Division and General Division. An awards ceremony, a guest runner talk show, and running and training workshops are also scheduled, offering content for non-runners to enjoy as well. Activity areas and food zones will be set up, welcoming general visitors too. This is an opportunity to deepen connections through sports with family, friends, and the community while enjoying a healthy day.
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Okuma Town Manabiya Yume no Mori
2019-1 Ogawara Minamidaira, Okuma-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima 979-1306
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