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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE WMRA ASSOCIATED MEMBER RACE 2024
The World Mountain Running Association have now opened applications for the WMRA Associated Member Race 2024. The World Mountain Running Association invites applications from race events to join the official WMRA Race Calendar in 2024. In 2024 we will continue the momentum and build on the visibility of Mountain Running and support athletes and events to race hard and fair from June until October. . -
PAUL SMERECIUC (ROU) NEW WMRA APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER
The WMRA Council is pleased to announce and welcome Paul Smereciuc from Romania on to the World Mountain Running Association Council as the 8th Council member in substitution of of Julius Rupitsch (AUT), who recently resigned, and he will join the WMRA to provide a valuable resource and expertise into the World of Mountain Running. His many years of experience of working on race events will be an extremely valuable asset for the WMRA. -
LET'S TALK MOUNTAIN RUNNING EPISODE 4: ZAK HANNA (IRL)
Zak Hanna (IRL) embodies a silent resilience and unwavering determination to resolve any obstacle. As we immerse ourselves in this enlightening interview, we have the honor of encountering a gentleman from Northern Ireland whose tranquil façade conceals the profound depth of his resilience and strength. Through this season trials and triumphs, Zak stands as a testament to resilience, showcasing a remarkable ability to navigate adversity with a sense of unwavering composure and determination. -
LET'S TALK MOUNTAIN RUNNING EPISODE 3: SCOUT ADKIN (GBR)
The 30 years old athlete from Peebles, Scotland, Scout Adkin (GBR) is synonymous to reliability in Mountain Running, which translates in multiple podiums and in this 2023 season that meant 8° place at the Uphill race at the Mountain Running World Championship in Stubai and almost podium in every other race she run, with 2 great victories, firstly at the Montemuro Vertical Race (Golden Label race which started the season in Europe) and winning also the Uphill race at the Finlaissima in Gran Canaria. -
WMRA visits venue for the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2024, Canfranc, Spain
The World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) recently visited the venue for the World Masters Mountain Running Championships, which will take place from September 13th to 15th, 2024 in Canfranc, Spain The WMRA President, Tomo Sarf was accompanied by responsible member of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Alex Varela. Next year’s event will be hosted in September 2024, with the accreditation and opening ceremony planned* for Thursday 12th and the races taking place on Friday 13th (Uphill race), Saturday 14th (Long Distance) and Sunday 15th(Classic), all of them starting in Canfranc, Huesca-Spain. -
LET'S TALK MOUNTAIN RUNNING EPISODE 2: RÉMI LEROUX (CAN)
Rémi European Mountain Running Adventures, as he call them in his youtube channel, started with a 25° position in the Uphill race at the Mountain Running World Championship in Stubai. -
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE VALSIR MOUNTAIN RUNNING WORLD CUP 2024
The World Mountain Running Association have now opened applications for the 2024 Valsir Mountain Running World Cup. The World Mountain Running Association invites applications from race events to join the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup in 2024. We have recently concluded a hugely successful 2023 season where 17 races in 8 countries joined forces to provide athletes with racing opportunities. -
LET'S TALK MOUNTAIN RUNNING EPISODE 1: ANDREA MAYR (AUT)
Welcome to our exclusive series highlighting the outstanding mountain running athletes of the 2023 season! Today, we embark on a journey delving into the fascinating world of the season's top mountain runners were we will learn and explore where the top Mountain Runners of the world live, train, run and what do they do when they are not running. Kicking off with today's interview with Andrea Mayr, the seven-time Mountain Running World Champion from Austria.