Ekiden Liège

Ekiden Liège is a six-person road relay held in Liège, Belgium. Teams cover a total of 42 km, the marathon distance, with legs set at 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 7.195 km. This division ensures each runner has a defined role rather than completing the entire distance. The format originates from Japan, where teammates exchange a cloth sash, the tasuki, instead of a baton. The shorter legs accommodate various participants, including clubs, students, company teams, families, novice runners, and competitive teams aiming for a fast time. The event emphasizes team spirit alongside individual performance.