The 2012 Chiba Ekiden will be broadcast live on the internet at 11pm eastern (US).

The following info is from the Japan Running News race preview:
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Rupp leads USA Chiba Ekiden Team2012 Olympic 10,000m silver medalist Galen Rupp will lead a strong contingent of athletes to Chiba, Japan to compete in the Chiba Ekiden.On the men’s side Rupp, the American record holder for 10,000m, will be joine...