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News from the WMRA

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WMRA enewsletter

11th edition; 12 December 2017

Happy Holidays from the WMRA  

and a special holiday message from WMRA President Jonathan Wyatt 

“I would like to wish all our Mountain Running friends a very happy New Year and festive season.  I hope you are enjoying some preparation time to get ready for an exciting season of Mountain Running in 2018.  In the final part of this year and early next year the WMRA will be working on some innovative ideas to help increase the exposure and enjoyment of Mountain Running. We look forward to having your support on this journey.  Best wishes Jonathan.”

WMRA is now on Instagram.  Follow us HERE.

2018 WMRA Event Dates 

  • 13-14 January – WMRA Council Meeting
  • 2 June – 18th WMRA/WMA Masters World Mountain Running Championships – Zelezniki, Slovenia
  • 9 June – 13th WMRA World Youth Cup (U 18) – Lanzada, Italy*
  • 24 June – 15th WMRA Long Distance Mountain Running Championships – Karpacz, Poland
  • 1 July – 17th European Athletics Mountain Running Championships – Skopje, Macedonia
  • 8 July – 15th NACAC Mountain Running Championships – Lincoln, New Hampshire, USA
  • 14 September – 34th WMRA Congress – Canillo, Andorra
  • 15 September – 34th WMRA World Mountain Running Championships – Canillo, Andorra

*pending final approval of the bid and signed letter of agreement

Confirmed WMRA Events in 2019 

  • 19th WMRA/WMA Masters World Mountain Running Championships – Gagliano del Capo, Italy – September 2019
  • 16th WMRA Long Distance Mountain Running Championships – Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina – November 16, 2019

The WMRA is accepting bids to include:

  • 14th WMRA World Youth Cup (U18) – 2019
  • 15th WMRA World Youth Cup (U18) – 2020
  • 35th WMRA World Mountain Running Championships – 2019
  • 36th WMRA World Mountain Running Championships – 2020
  • 17th WMRA Long Distance Mountain Running Champs – 2020

The WMRA is also seeking to fill a seat on the WMRA Council.

Contact HERE with inquiries or interest.

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