2026-Mar-Tue / Last updated : 2026-Mar-Mon T-Oguni Staff_K_Notes

The Birthplace of Kaki no Tane – A Famous Rice Cracker from Niigata NEW

新潟の名物おせんべい「柿の種」をご紹介します。発祥の地である長岡で、その由来や特徴的な三日月形、人気の種類についてご紹介します。

2026-Mar-Sat / Last updated : 2026-Mar-Thu T-Oguni cource-guid

2 Months Until Entry Deadline｜Discover the Charm of Echigo Country Trail NEW

Discover Echigo Country Trail, a trail running event in Japan featuring beautiful satoyama landscapes and warm local support. Choose from 63km, 22km, or 2.5km courses. Entry closes May 22 (no extension). Register now.

2026-Mar-Thu / Last updated : 2026-Mar-Thu T-Oguni stories

Echigo Country Trail 63km Course Introduction【Part 2】

Explore the second half of the Echigo Country Trail 63km course, from AS2 to the finish. Ridgeline trails, village aid stations, and the final climb to Mt. Hachikoku await.

2026-Mar-Tue / Last updated : 2026-Mar-Tue T-Oguni Staff_K_Notes

4 Local Foods to Try When You Visit Echigo Country Trail

Local foods to try when visiting Echigo Country Trail. Discover Nagaoka specialties including ginger soy sauce ramen, hegi soba, Niigata “Italian”, and soy sauce okowa.

2026-Mar-Thu / Last updated : 2026-Mar-Thu T-Oguni notice

Course Update (63km)

A small section of the 63km course near Aid Station 3(Hakusan Sports Park) has been slightly changed.The GPX file and course map have been updated. Please follow the course markings and staff instructionson race day. OLD ROUTE NEW ROUTE

2026-Mar-Tue / Last updated : 2026-Mar-Thu T-Oguni stories

Echigo Country Trail 63km Course Introduction【Part 1】

The 63km course is the main course of the Echigo Country Trail.It makes a large loop through the satoyama landscapes of Oguni Town in Nagaoka City, and finally climbs Mt. Hachikoku, the highest peak in Oguni. Starting from Oguni Forest Park, the course runs through the Oguni Basin and passes through a variety of landscapes […]