Watch Hakone Ekiden: Our Story (2026) Episode 1 with English subtitles

About Hakone Ekiden: Our Story

Once a powerhouse in the Hakone Ekiden, Meisei Gakuin University has failed to qualify for the main race for two consecutive years. With their fourth-year ace returning from injury, the team enters the crucial qualifying race determined to earn its long-awaited return to Hakone. Meanwhile, the Sports Department at Dainichi Television is preparing for its Hakone Ekiden broadcast. Chief producer Tokushige Ryo faces mounting pressure, unexpected crises, and difficult decisions as race day approaches. As the runners stake everything on reaching Hakone, the broadcast team works behind the scenes to capture every moment of their journey. (Source: Japanese = NTV || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel “Oretachi no Hakone Ekiden” (俺たちの箱根駅伝) by Ikeido Jun (池井戸潤). Native Title: 俺たちの箱根駅伝 Also Known As: Oretachi no Hakone Ekiden , おれたちのはこねえきでん