2026年6月27日(土)開催 令和8年度 全国男鹿駅伝競走大会 秋田県男鹿市　男鹿総合運動公園（スタート・ゴール）

The National Oga Ekiden Race is a road relay race staged on the scenic Oga Peninsula in Oga, Akita Prefecture. The event is described as taking place on a course that almost circles the peninsula, with two defining features: demanding changes in elevation and the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The race has gained a growing reputation among participating teams, with the official event information noting that it is regarded as a preliminary contest for the Hakone Ekiden and as a valuable opportunity to assess runners' abilities. Invited teams include previous winners and well-known teams that have performed strongly at national-level competitions, bringing competitive relay racing to the peninsula's distinctive coastal setting.