On March 16, 2025, the “Expo 2025 Osaka Commemorative EXPO EKIDEN 2025” will be held to build momentum for the upcoming world exposition.
The course will run between the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, which is the site of the 1970 Japan World Exposition, and the Expo 2025 venue in Yumeshima, connecting the two Expo areas.
Members of the general public will not be able to participate.
Ekiden Summary:
Name: Expo 2025 Osaka Commemorative EXPO EKIDEN 2025
Organizer: Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation (Representative Director and President: Susumu Okinaka)
Co-organizers: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka City, Suita City, Toyonaka City, The Asahi Shimbun Company
Supervising Management: Osaka Association of All Athletics
Date: March 16, 2025 (rain or shine) *scheduled to be broadcast live on national networks
Course: Start at the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, pass through Osaka City, finish at Expo 2025 venue in Yumeshima
Participating Teams: Total of 20 teams from various organizations and universities