ECHIGO COUNTRY TRAIL

NEWS

2026.10.07 Echigo Country Trail 2027 – Race Date Announced! NEW
2026.07.05 Echigo Country Trail 2026 Photo Gallery Is Now Online!
2026.07.05 2.5km Race Report
2026.07.04 22km Race Report
2026.07.03 63km Race Report
2026.06.18 Echigo Country Trail 2026 Results Now Available
2026.06.14 Thank you for joining Echigo Country Trail 2026!
2026.06.13 Race Day Is Tomorrow! Final Information for Echigo Country Trail 2026
2026.06.12 Two Days to Go!
2026.06.11 Welcome to ECHIGO Country Trail

2026.05.28 Participation Gifts for Echigo Country Trail 2026
2026.04.11 Nagaoka Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen – A Local Favorite in Niigata
2026.04.07 First Time Running Echigo Country Trail? You’re in Good Hands
2026.03.31 Japanese Rice Crackers: The Difference Between Okaki and Senbei
2026.03.24 The Birthplace of Kaki no Tane – A Famous Rice Cracker from Niigata
2026.03.21 2 Months Until Entry Deadline｜Discover the Charm of Echigo Country Trail
2026.03.19 Echigo Country Trail 63km Course Introduction【Part 2】
2026.03.17 4 Local Foods to Try When You Visit Echigo Country Trail
2026.03.10 Echigo Country Trail 63km Course Introduction【Part 1】
2026.03.03 Introducing the Organizing Committee Members

We’ve Launched Our Special 10th Anniversary Website!

　Echigo Country Trail will celebrate its 10th edition in 2027.
To mark this special milestone and thank everyone who has supported us along the way, we want to make the 10th edition a memorable celebration for everyone involved. We also hope to share more about what Echigo Country Trail means to us and showcase the unique charm of Oguni, Nagaoka City, where the race is held. With these thoughts in mind, we have created this special 10th Anniversary website.
　Here, we’ll be sharing special projects planned especially for our 10th edition, along with stories from the race’s journey over the years.
　We hope you’ll join us in celebrating 10 years of Echigo Country Trail!

Latest News from the 10th Anniversary Websi

2026.10.06 エチカン恒例の『炊き出し』 10周年企画①
2026.09.11 エチカンのプロモーションビデオができました！

10周年特設サイトを見る　→

10 Years of Gratitude, Into the Next 10!

　Set among gentle hills and rural farmland in Oguni, the Echigo Country Trail links local villages through traditional paths once used in daily life.

　Here, runners and residents share the same routes again — creating a community where everyone has a part to play and everyone shines.

Date: June 13, 2027 (Sun)
Start & Finish: Oguni Forest Park (Oguni, Nagaoka City, Niigata)
Distances: 63 km / 22 km / 2.5 km

More details coming soon.

10 Years of Gratitude, Into the Next 10!

　Set among gentle hills and rural farmland in Oguni, the Echigo Country Trail links local villages through traditional paths once used in daily life.

　Here, runners and residents share the same routes again — creating a community where everyone has a part to play and everyone shines.

Date: June 13, 2027 (Sun)
Start & Finish: Oguni Forest Park (Oguni, Nagaoka City, Niigata)
Distances: 63 km / 22 km / 2.5 km

More details coming soon.

Experience the Spirit of Echigo Country Trail Through Video

We’ve created a promotional video to capture the spirit and atmosphere of Echigo Country Trail. Sit back, watch, and experience the unique atmosphere of the race!