- Komazawa University Takes Overall Hakone Win And First-Ever Triple Crown Ekiden Season Sweep The team also won the Izumo Ekiden and National University Ekiden this season. Komazawa's win was a team effort as only one out of its ten runners won his stage, but all ten finished in the top five.
*Day 1: komazawa University One Step Away From Perfect Season With Hakone Ekiden Day One Win - Honda Defends New Year Ekiden National Title