Ekiden Relay Race

The Ekiden Relay Race in Tommy Thompson Park is a spirited team running event inspired by Japan’s ekiden tradition, where runners pass a ceremonial tasuki sash as they collectively cover the marathon distance. At Tommy Thompson Park, the race is staged as The Runners Shop Longest Day Ekiden Relay Race, with teams of six tackling a mix of 10K, 7.2K, and 5K legs in a social but competitive midsummer setting.