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Ekiden Relays
Sat 04 Sep 2021 08:30 — 11:00
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EKIDEN RELAY - 2021 WINTER SEASON

Welcome to the eighth and final round of the 2021 Winter Season!

The Ekiden Relay is a true team event! 6 members running varying distances to complete either a full or half marathon

Ekiden (駅伝) is a Japanese term which refers to a long-distance relay running race, typically conducted on roads.

MARATHON: 6.195km + 4km + 10km + 8km + 6km + 8km

HALF MARATHON:3.097km + 2km + 6k + 4km + 2km + 4km

Let's tick off a marathon as a team! Pre enter now, and finalise team members on the day. 

ASA MEMBERS - CONTACT YOUR CLUB TO TAKE PART


DATE: Saturday, 4th September

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Thursday 2nd September.

LOCATION: Bonython Park

TIMETABLE & DISTANCES: Both distances start at 9am. The below times outline the start time for each leg. If your team is faster than the predicted start time, then the next leg runner may go immediately as in a normal relay race.

Leg No.

Marathon Half Marathon

Start Time

Leg 1 

6.195km 3.097km

9.00am

Leg 2 

4km 2km

9.30am

Leg 3 

10km 6km

9.50am

Leg 4 

8km 4km

10.40am

Leg 5 

6km 2km

11.20am

Leg 6 

8km 4km

11.50am

 

Clubs will challenge for Winter points across the ages in the final premiership round! Each individual will score points based on their individual relay leg and will be ranked within their age using the ASA Ekiden Scoring Table. Athletes will score points whether they are in a full or half marathon team.

To be eligible for team victory, a club must have at least 2 male or 2 females within their team.