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Asahi Kasei clinched their 49th victory in the Kyushu Corporate Ekiden, held on Nov. 3 in Oita. The race marked the final edition of the 63-year-old event.
Shota Shiode and Ayumu Yamamoto led Asahi Kasei to victory, with Yamamoto setting a course record of 31:40 on his leg. Head coach Hiroshi Miki praised the team's performance after last year's 8th-place finish. Read more racing coverage.
The Kyushu Corporate Ekiden, a regional qualifier for the New Year Ekiden, will be replaced by a national-level race next year. Miki reflected on the team's historic wins and the end of the event. Related: Waseda University Wins National University Ekiden.
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Asahi Kasei secures a record 49th title in the final edition of the Kyushu Corporate Ekiden. Asahi Kasei clinched their 49th victory in the Kyushu Corporate Ekiden, held on Nov. 3 in Oita. The race marked the final edition of the 63-year-old event.
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Runner World published this brief on November 6, 2026. The underlying Japan Running News report was dated November 3, 2026.
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