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68th 'Floating Castle Town Gyoda' Ekiden Relay Race
Also known as: 行田駅伝
An ekiden relay race where teams pass the sash along a course set within the Comprehensive Park. With a wide range of divisions from elementary school students to the general public, five-person teams engage in heated competition. An event also great for cheering and spectating.
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- Date2026 Sun, Dec 6
- Venue行田市総合公園Gyoda City Comprehensive Park
- TimeReception starts 7:00, Opening ceremony 8:10
- Fee¥1,000 per team
- BookingApply by email or in person from October 1 to October 31
Other events nearby on Dec 6
- Oshi Castle Town Story Ride on Electric KickboardsSat, Nov 14 · Gyoda · Oshi Castle Bus Terminal Tourist Information Centerabout 2.0 km
- Yagihashi Department Store Nationwide Gourmet TourWed, Dec 2 – Mon, Dec 7 · Kumagaya · 八木橋百貨店about 6.3 km
- 1st Manaita Yakushido Ginkgo Tree IlluminationSat, Nov 28 – Sun, Nov 29 · Gyoda · Manaita Yakushido Groundsabout 6.8 km
- The 26th Kumagaya Go FestivalSun, Dec 6 · Kumagaya · Chuo Community Centerabout 9.8 km
Details
- Contact
- Gyoda City Board of Education Sports Promotion Division (sports@city.gyoda.lg.jp)
- Source
- 行田市ホームページ
- Name at the source
- 第68回“浮き城のまち行田”駅伝競走大会
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, 行田市総合公園, is about 1.4 km in a straight line from 行田市 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 富士見児童交通公園 (about 1.9 km), 本丸児童公園 (about 2.0 km), 水城公園 (about 2.3 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 行田市郷土博物館 (about 1.9 km) are an option. On Dec 6, 4 other events are also held nearby.
Nearest stations
- 行田市 Station (秩父鉄道)about 1.4 km
- 東行田 Station (秩父鉄道)about 1.7 km
Nearby parks
Indoor places for rainy days
- 行田市郷土博物館Museum · 大人200円、高大生100円、小中学生50円about 1.9 km
- 忍城NINJA体験Hands-on activities · 松プラン6,500円、竹プラン2,500円、梅プラン500円about 2.0 km
- 大堰自然の観察室（利根大堰）Animals / aquarium · 無料about 3.9 km
Distances are straight-line from the venue. Park and facility pages show their sources and check dates.
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