The story of Echigo country trail

The Echigo Country Trail (Echikan) began in 2016, and in 2027, we’ll celebrate our 10th official race!Although two editions had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Echikan has continued to grow thanks to the support of our runners, local community, and many dedicated volunteers.It all began with a pre-event, the Trail Runners Cup Oguni, held on October 12, 2015. Join us as we look back at 12 years of Echikan, from that first event to today, through our…

Take a look back at the first nine editions of Echikan through photos.