The national women's relay race will be held on the 15th in Kyoto on New Year's Eve, where female runners tie their sashes together, aiming for their third straight win.
The All-Japan Women's Ekiden, which competes between prefectures, is contested over a course the same distance as the marathon that runs through Kyoto City, with 9 runners ranging from junior high school students to adults wearing sashes.
In the tournament, Kyoto is aiming for a third consecutive victory in the form of a tournament that was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and a fierce battle for victory is expected with Miyagi and Osaka, which have talented players.
In addition, Mizuki Matsuda, who placed 9th in the top 10 of the marathon at the world marathon, will be the anchor in Osaka for the first race of the new year.
In addition, Nagano Higashi High School ace Miku Muraoka, who contributed to the team's first victory in the national high school Ekiden last month, was in the second district of Miyagi, where Nanaka Yonezawa, who is active as a first-year student in the university Ekiden, spent her high school days. Young players who will lead the next generation, such as running Miyakooji again in Nagano's 1st district, will also participate.
The All-Japan Women's Ekiden will start at 12:30 pm, and NHK will broadcast it on General TV, Radio 1, and NHK Plus, and will also provide athlete information and breaking news on a special site.