# Aoyama Gakuin University running team summer training

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aoyama-gakuin-university-running-team-summer-training
> Updated: 2026-08-31T14:10:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Aoyama Gakuin University’s long-distance running team conducted a three-week summer training camp at the Sugadaira Plateau in Nagano. The camp served as preparation for the 103rd Hakone Ekiden, with the team aiming for its tenth victory in the relay race.

During uphill time trials, senior Kenta Torii recorded the fastest time, reducing the gap with the previous course record held by Asahi Kuroda. Team captain Kaito Nakamura also achieved personal best times during the sessions. Coach Susumu Hara noted the importance of fourth-year students providing leadership during the training period.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: ID Gakuen High School holds summer academic stamina program

ID Gakuen High School's Yokohama Campus held a summer program to help students build the academic stamina and study habits necessary for university entrance exams.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/id-gakuen-high-school-holds-summer-academic-stamina-program

### 2026-08-15: Aoyama Gakuin University runners hold intensive summer training camp

Aoyama Gakuin University's running team is undergoing intensive summer training at Sugadaira Plateau to prepare for the 103rd Hakone Ekiden, with seniors Kenta Torii and Kaito Nakamura showing strong progress.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aoyama-gakuin-university-runners-hold-intensive-summer-training-camp

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