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The 25-and-Under Set Ready for Showdown at Kumanichi 30 km

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The 57th Kanaguri Memorial Kumanichi 30 km Road Race takes place this Sunday, Feb. 17 on a federation-certified course in Kumamoto.  An historic event that has been the site of countless classic races including a 1:28:00 world record by Takayuki Matsumiya, last year Kumanichi got with the times and joined forces with the new mass-participation Kumamoto Castle Marathon, forging the start of a new era in its history.  With high-profile civil servant runner Yuki Kawauchi (Saitama Pref.) among the combined 62 men and women entered in the 30 km distance, this year promises to be a gripping and unforgettable race.  Below we profile some of the favorites for the win in the men's and women's …