What’s New

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  Entry is Now Open!
  The entry for the Echigo Country Trail opened
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  Event Details Now Available!
  Hello there! Winter is in full swing across Japan, with a persistent west-to-east winter pressure pattern. The sunny skies on the Pacific side make me a bit envious! Meanwhile, here in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, the weather has been keeping us on our toes with a mix of “rain,” “sleet,” “snow,” and the occasional fleeting… Read more: Event Details Now Available!
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  Echigo Country Trail 2025 – Event Announcement!
  Echigo Country Trail 2025 is set for Sunday, June 15! Registration opens on December 17!
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  Looking Back on the 2024 Race④, Part 4: The 2.5 km Race
  Looking Back at the 2.5 km Race of the 2024 Event.
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  Looking Back on the 2024 Races③ – The 22 km Race
  Looking Back at the Echigo Country Trail 2024: The 22 km Race.
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  Looking Back on the 2024 Races② – The Second Half of the 63 km Race
  Recapping the second half of the 63 km race, from Seseragi Park Aid Station to the finish line.