Hakone Ekiden (Tokyo Hakone Roundtrip University Ekiden Race), sponsored by the Kanto Student Association of Athletic Federations and co-hosted by the Yomiuri Shimbun, usually held for two days on January 2 and 3.
The live broadcast of TV since 1987 (complete live broadcast of all sections since 1989) has increased its name recognition and recognition, and now it has a feeling that it has become a feature of New Year and a major event.
The Nihonbashi area, which is crowded with New Year shoppers, about 1 km in front of Otemachi in the goal, which is a passing course only on the return route, is a watching point where any player can squeeze his last power and show a fierce run.
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In the 95th tournament, Toyo University won the outbound trip with a new record, Aoyama Gakuin University won the return trip with a new record, and Tokai University won the overall championship with a new record, and a high-level tournament with a strong school competing. Was.
