NEXT DELIVERY, Aeronext and Daiwa House announced on October 19 that their consortium had been selected for Tokyo's urban drone logistics project. Trials are planned in Toyosu, Harumi and Kiba during fiscal 2026–27.
Organisers reported Alexander Mutiso of Kenya won the men's race in 59:51 on October 18, improving the course record by one second; Kenya's Agnes Getich won the women's race in a record 1:04:23. Top Japanese finishers were Itta Tameike, fifth in 1:00:13, and Ryoka Kanetomo, third in 1:10:17.