Aid Station Food Announced – Echigo Country Trail 2026 NEW
We’re happy to announce the aid station food for Echigo Country Trail 2026. You’ll find a variety of drinks and local foods along the course to support your run.
Basic Aid (All stations)
- Water
- Barley tea
- Green Dakara (sports drink)
- Bananas
Highlights
- Cold cola at selected aid stations
- Local rice snacks (Onigiri-style rice & soy sauce rice)
- Easy-to-digest noodle soup before the toughest section
- Fresh vegetables cooled with local spring water
- Japanese rice crackers (Kaki no Tane)
- Sweet bread (cut into smaller pieces)
Example Aid Stations (63km)
- AS1 (12km): Drinks, fruits, rice crackers
- AS2 (19km): Drinks, vegetables, bread
- AS3 (29km): Drinks, rice ball
- AS4 (37km): Drinks, cola, fruits, rice crackers
- AS5 (49km): Drinks, cola, soup, bread
- AS6 (55km): Drinks, cola, fruits
Example Aid Stations (22km)
- AS1: Drinks, fruits, snacks
- AS2: Drinks, cola, bread
Note
Contents may change depending on conditions.
Aid stations are not just for refueling—they are part of the experience.Enjoy the local flavors and the atmosphere during your run.
Entry is open until May 22.
We look forward to seeing you at the race!
