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

Kaito Takano and Haru Fukuhara, both 3rd-year students in the Ochi Laboratory, competed 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 and Results

Kaito Takano (Ochi Lab 3rd year)

• Leg 1 (Men 3km): 8:45, 20th place in leg

Haru Fukuhara (Ochi Lab 3rd year)

• Leg 2 (Women 2km): 6:26, 11th place in leg

Team Overall Result: 18th place out of 21 teams (Total time: 1:04:39)

Message

Well done, Takano-kun and Fukuhara-san! You gave your best efforts at this national competition with top universities from across Japan. We hope you use this valuable experience in your future athletic endeavors.

Official Website

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