January 2026

2026-Jan-Fri / Last updated : 2026-Jan-Fri T-Oguni stories

More Choices Than Ever – Trail Races in Niigata

　Here in Nagaoka City, Niigata, we’ve been dealing with a severe cold wave for the past ten days or so, and every day has been a battle with snow.　How have you all been? 　Recently, the number of trail runners has been growing, and so have the number of races. It feels like runners now have […]

2026-Jan-Tue / Last updated : 2026-Jan-Tue T-Oguni stories

A Message from Singapore

We have received a message from a participant in Singapore who will be joining the race.

2026-Jan-Sat / Last updated : 2026-Jan-Sat T-Oguni notice

🚌 Shuttle Bus Reservation Now Open

2026-Jan-Tue / Last updated : 2026-Jan-Tue T-Oguni Behind the Scenes

The Community That Supports Echigo Country Trail

Echigo Country Trail is a race where a small mountain community unites, with local students cheering runners with handmade banners.

2026-Jan-Thu / Last updated : 2025-Dec-Wed T-Oguni stories

Happy New Year!

We wish you a healthy and fulfilling year in 2026.Thank you, as always, for your support of the Echigo Country Trail.(commonly known as “Echikan”) 　This year as well, we received a message from our guest runner Yuto Shirakawa, who will be joining the race again.If you’re thinking “I’d like to run, but I’m a bit […]