06/11/2024
Great display of fellowship and teamwork during the DHL Ekiden 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 on October the 19 in Brussels. The Six teams from De Smet Engineers & Contractors - DSEC, 𝐃𝐒𝐂𝐈 & 𝐃𝐒𝐀𝐆 run together in multiple categories; company colleagues and families joyfully supported them. Congratulations to all participants! 🏅🏃🏻🏃💪
For this 𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 4 teams of 6 runners (from 𝐃𝐒𝐀𝐆, 𝐃𝐒𝐂𝐈 and 𝐃𝐒𝐄𝐂) were on the starting blocks, cheered by our enthusiastic supporters and leaders, all set to complete the marathon distance! 🔥🎉
The event unfolded in a lively atmosphere, ending in a well-deserved dinner, we had a fantastic day 😊
“Every year, about a thousand teams go to the King Baudouin Stadium for the DHL Ekiden
✔Ekiden teams consist of six runners, who together cover the marathon distance of 42.195 km. The first, third and fifth runner each cover 5 km, the second and fourth runner 10 km and the final runner covers the remaining 7.195 km. Each runner runs a lap on the magical track of the King Baudouin Stadium.
✔The relays are not made with a baton, but with a special ribbon. This so-called ‘tasuki’ hangs – for those who want to do it according to the rules of the art – from the shoulder, diagonally across the chest, to the hip.
✔The Ekiden is always an exciting race, as the team’s success depends on each of the six runners. Everyone in the team therefore has an important function. That is why this competition is popular with companies, but you can also participate with five friends or family members.”
For more info: https://brusselsekiden.be/en/
