District Ekiden
Friday, August 14, 2026
Past event
6:00 PM EDT
Washington, District of Columbia
$54.98 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of teamwork and competition at the inaugural District Ekiden on Friday, August 14, 2026, in the vibrant heart of Washington, District of Columbia! This exciting event features a unique 4-person relay-style race that celebrates the rich tradition of Japanese road racing. Teams from across the district and surrounding areas will come together to showcase their spirit and camaraderie as they tackle a total distance of 11.2 miles, with each team member running 2.8 miles across four laps. With a limit of 125 teams, this is a fantastic opportunity to rally your friends, create a memorable team name, and compete in a fun-filled atmosphere that intertwines running with community engagement. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience that embodies a love for life and running in the District!
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District Ekiden
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Teams of up to four members! The race distance is 4 laps of 2.8 miles each lap for a total 11.2 miles.
Entries closed6:00 PM EDT
$54.98
Organiser's description
A FIRST-ANNUAL RELAY-STYLE THROW DOWN AMONG CLUBS.
THE DISTRICT EKIDEN IS A 4-PERSON EKIDEN-STYLE CLUB RELAY ROOTED IN THE HERITAGE OF JAPANESE ROAD RACING. FEATURING CLUBS FROM ACROSS THE DISTRICT AND SURROUNDING REGION, THE DISTRICT EKIDEN INTERSECTS RUNNING, COMMUNITY, AND A LOVE FOR LIFE IN THE DISTRICT.
CLUBS CAN CREATE AND RACE MULTIPLE TEAMS EACH WITH ITS CAPTAIN AND UNIQUE TEAM NAME INCLUDING UP TO 4 MEMBERS. THE RACE DISTANCE IS 4 LAPS OF 2.8 MILES EACH LAP FOR A TOTAL 11.2 MILES.
LIMITED TO 125 TEAMS.
** Please review the "How To TEAMS" for team creation details prior to registering.
THE DISTRICT EKIDEN IS A 4-PERSON EKIDEN-STYLE CLUB RELAY ROOTED IN THE HERITAGE OF JAPANESE ROAD RACING. FEATURING CLUBS FROM ACROSS THE DISTRICT AND SURROUNDING REGION, THE DISTRICT EKIDEN INTERSECTS RUNNING, COMMUNITY, AND A LOVE FOR LIFE IN THE DISTRICT.
CLUBS CAN CREATE AND RACE MULTIPLE TEAMS EACH WITH ITS CAPTAIN AND UNIQUE TEAM NAME INCLUDING UP TO 4 MEMBERS. THE RACE DISTANCE IS 4 LAPS OF 2.8 MILES EACH LAP FOR A TOTAL 11.2 MILES.
LIMITED TO 125 TEAMS.
** Please review the "How To TEAMS" for team creation details prior to registering.
Location
355 Water Street SE, Washington, 20003, DC, United States
District Ekiden
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