【Student Achievement】Takano-kun and Fukuhara-san Will Compete in National University Mixed-Gender Ekiden

Kaito Takano and Haru Fukuhara, both 3rd-year students in the Ochi Laboratory, will compete in the "6th National University Mixed-Gender Ekiden Relay Championship" on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Event Overview

Event Name: 6th National University Mixed-Gender Ekiden Relay Championship

Date & Time: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12:15 PM start

Venue: Yanmar Stadium Nagai and special course within Nagai Park (Osaka)

Course: Total distance 20km, 6 legs

• Leg 1: Men 3km
• Leg 2: Women 2km
• Leg 3: Men 5km
• Leg 4: Women 3km
• Leg 5: Men 2km
• Leg 6: Women 5km

Participating Teams: 22 teams selected from across Japan (12 seeded teams from last year's top finishers, 9 teams selected by WA Scoring Table, and Kansai Student Alliance Selection Team)

Competing Athletes

Kaito Takano (Ochi Lab 3rd year, Track and Field)

Haru Fukuhara (Ochi Lab 3rd year, Track and Field)

TV Broadcast

The race will be broadcast live on Kansai TV, Fuji TV, and Okayama Broadcasting.

• Broadcast Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM
• Also available for live and catch-up streaming on TVer

Message of Support

We wholeheartedly support Takano-kun and Fukuhara-san as they compete on the national stage. We hope they demonstrate all the skills they have developed through their training.

Official Website

For more details, please visit the official event website: https://www.ktv.jp/ekiden/