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Hakone Ekiden Running Relay Opens Up to More Universities, a Move that may Strengthen Japanese Long-Distance Running

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By Yuji Kondo

18:12 JST, January 30, 2026

Watching a live broadcast of the Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance running relay held annually on Jan. 2 and 3, has become a New Year’s tradition in Japan. Reaching its 102nd edition this year, the epic road race among elite college athletes boasts television ratings of around 30% in the Kanto area. Th...

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