The 95th National University Track and Field Championships will run from Friday to Monday at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. The meet schedule and live results are available online. The 10000 m races were held earlier this season.
Streaming of the event will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday Japan time, with separate channels for field events and additional streaming for Days 2 and 3. Top entries include Kenneth Kipgeno, Taisei Yoshizako, and Takeya Hiraga among others. Read more racing coverage.
The championships feature a mix of university athletes with notable performances in their qualifying windows. Events include 10000 m races, field events, and various track events. Related: Emerging Talents Set to Dominate Senior Athletics.
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The 95th National University Track and Field Championships start on Friday in Yokohama. The 95th National University Track and Field Championships will run from Friday to Monday at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama. The meet schedule and live results are available online. The 10000 m races were held earlier this season.
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Runner World published this brief on September 3, 2026. The underlying Japan Running News report was dated September 2, 2026.
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