Ekiden

The 42.195 kilometers of the Marathon relay are run in successive segments organized as follows: 5km, 10km, 5km, 10km, 5km, and finally 7.195km. The team runners traditionally pass on a baton called Tasuki, a fabric sash. Ekiden was born in Japan 🇯🇵 in 1917. The first event of this relay race lasted 3 days, with a course of 508 kilometers between Kyoto and Tokyo 😮! This sport is inspired by the ancient Japanese postal system on the Tōkaidō road. Relay stations were placed all along this 500-kilometer route on Japan's east coast, between Edo and Kyoto. The Ekiden relay arrived in Europe in 1992 while adopting the standard Marathon distance, before experiencing significant growth in the 2000s. Now, Ekiden is run all over the world, including in France, of course. Taking place throughout the year, Ekiden will lead you to experience strong emotions in a team, for a great moment of sharing 🤗. This discipline is for everyone: women, men, children. 

If you wish to visit the Land of the Rising Sun, make sure to note the date of the Asics World Ekiden, run in Kobe! On the original land of Ekiden... Back in France, you can showcase your expertise in the discipline and benefit your team at the Ekiden of Grenoble, at the Seine Eure Marathon, at the Ekiden of Albi, at the Ekiden of Strasbourg… The cities of Lyon or Marseille also host an Ekiden race. As you can see, the discipline has developed well in France, where a national championship exists. You will be able to work on your cardio, as the distance segments are shorter… Whether by the sea, in the city, or from city to city, Ekiden promises smiles! 

The important thing now is to put together a great team of friends! And if you're struggling to find your team, you can always fall back on the duo races or the relay races...