Ever wanted to compete in a marathon, but felt you were not quite up to it? Ekiden is a Japanese term which generally refers to a long distance relay running race, typically conducted on roads. An Ekiden relay is commonly held over the marathon distance of 42.195 km, with teams of runners completing legs of varying distances. In 2020, the AV Ekiden Relay will be held at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong.