Patrick Kamau, a Kenyan runner, posted his job search on Twitter. He hopes to find a club or corporate team for ekiden races. Kamau ran a 1:01:10 half marathon last year but his university never qualified for Hakone.

Kamau is currently working on a graduate degree. He expressed gratitude for any opportunity. Fans responded positively, wishing him luck. On Nov. 3, Kamau won the Gunma Marathon with a 2:16:28 course record. Read more racing coverage.

The Ageo City Half Marathon banned Australian runner Matt Inglis Fox for life. Fox ran the Nov. 15 race with another runner's bib. Fox posted a 1:06:33 time on Instagram, but did not appear in the results. The bib belonged to a Tokyo-resident club runner. Related: Kwizera ties Bekele's record in Seville, Samuel sets new half-marathon record.

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