Akita Prefecture holds 2026 junior ekiden races

The 2026 All-Prefectural Ekiden races for junior categories were held on October 4 in Akita City. The event included the 75th Akita Prefecture Junior High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet Ekiden Race and the 16th Akita Prefecture Elementary School Ekiden Race.

The competitions took place on a special course within the Prefectural Central Park in Yuwa, Akita City. The races were organized by several entities, including the Akita Athletics Association, Akita Sakigake Shimpo, the Prefectural Junior High School Athletic Federation, and the prefectural and Akita City boards of education.