[Important] The Original Youngest Racer Event with Over 10,000 Attendees Returns to Osaka! "Strider Cup 2026 Taiyo Stage" Confirmed to be Held

What is the Strider Cup?

The Strider Cup is the original youngest racer event in the world.

Since Strider Japan first held it in Japan in 2010, it has now become an official race held in various countries around the world. The venue is packed with content for children to explore, not just races, but also various experience-based activities and Strider content. It is a festival event where Strider kids from all over the country gather, with children as the main stars.

"Taiyo Stage" Returns to Osaka After One Year

In 2026, the Strider Cup will return to Osaka after a one-year hiatus.

The venue is the "Omatsuri Hiroba" (Festival Plaza) at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, a major leisure spot representing Osaka, where the symbolic Tower of the Sun stands tall.

Strider kids from all over the country will gather at this place, watched over by the Tower of the Sun.

Children will stand at their respective starting lines and move forward by kicking the ground with their own feet.

This is a place where the "power of children" within each child manifests into form.

The scene unfolding under the blue sky and the Tower of the Sun will be a "stage for children's growth" that goes beyond a mere race, leaving a lasting memory for attendees over the two days.

Approximately 800 Children Aged 2 to 6 Years Old to Participate in the Race! Entries Now Open!

The "Strider Cup 2026 Taiyo Stage" will be held in four categories: 2-year-old class, 3-year-old class, 4-year-old class, and 14x Open class. A total of 792 participants are scheduled over the two days, with many Strider kids gathering from across the country.

The second round of entries (lottery) is currently being accepted.

□ Second Entry (Lottery) Acceptance Period Monday, March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM - Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11:59 PM

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