Schools. Year 1, 2024

The inaugural UK Ekiden took place on the 24th of June 2024, and participating schools in the UK held a mini-ekiden on the same day.

The UK Ekiden is a fun way for children to learn about Japan and Japanese traditions, exercise and learn about teamwork. 

Primary Schools Mini-Ekiden

We wanted to introduce the concept and culture of Ekiden from Japan to school children across the country.

Featured here is a local school along the route that held a mini Ekiden on the same day as the inaugural UK Ekiden. They also had a whole school assembly about Japan, Ekiden and the Tasuki. 

We hope that in 10-15 years, these schoolchildren will be at university and running the full UK Ekiden, too!

To host a mini-ekiden in your school in 2025, please contact us. 

Schools Ekiden Guide Summer 2024 Mockup

Downloadable resource for teachers about the UK Ekiden

Eki and Den Mascots for the Schools UK Ekiden

Eki and Den

A recommended activity pack from The Japan Society for children about Ekiden

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