The 29th Kimimachi Futatsui Marathon was held on October 15 in Noshiro, one of the home cities for Akita Noshiro Mitane Oga Offshore Wind, which our company invests in.
Amid the heated roadside cheering, more than 1,500 runners ranging from elementary school kids to seniors over their 60s participated in 4km/10km/half marathons. Our company employee also successfully finished the half marathon following last year. As participation prizes, local delicacy Shirakami green onions and commemorative T-shirts were handed over to runners, and rice balls made from local Futatsui rice were served after the finish.
"It was a scenic course along Yoneshiro River, and although it was cloudy, I felt good during the race. My finish time was worse this year, so I will prepare better in next year!"