3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden Set for June 12 in Britain as Global Recognition Grows
第3屆「FT日經 UK驛傳」將於2026年6月12日在英國舉行,由日英頂尖大學及企業參賽,並與石川縣合作支援能登地震災後復興。
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The 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden will take place on June 12, 2026, spanning 112km from Windsor to Reading along the Thames. As the only authentic university ekiden outside Japan, it features 17 top UK universities and 18 corporate teams in a 10-person mixed relay format. This year's event partners with Ishikawa Prefecture for Noto earthquake recovery, featuring a special trophy crafted from disaster-affected timber by royal artisan brand LINLEY. Ritsumeikan University from Japan will also join as guests to celebrate Japan-UK cultural ties.