From June to October, events not to be missed for mountain running lovers. Jonathan Wyatt is coordinator of the circuit, having been president of the WMRA and 5 times world champion of the specialty. «The Valsir Mountain Running World Cup 2024 is getting closer and closer and it is so exciting to wait impatiently for the first race after months of planning. We are so pleased to be working with all 13 races this year across 10 locations in 8 countries. Last week we were able to share ideas at the organizers’ conference and present the format and the new support structure that the WMRA was able to put in place thanks to the support of the sponsor Valsir. We will start on Friday 21 June in the United States, in the beautiful Olympic Valley location. With a spectacular racing calendar spanning 8 countries, 10 events and 13 races, the 2024 season will offer an exciting range of locations and challenges. Supporting our commitment to fair play and athlete support, all Gold Label competitions will adhere to WADA-accredited anti-doping measures, while amplified travel assistance and increased prize money, including a total final prize money of EUR 30,000, will be provided by the WMRA».+
Tomor SarfPresident of the WMRA: «The World Mountain Running Association celebrates two important anniversaries this year: our organization was founded 40 years ago and 25 years ago, the first edition of the World Cup was organized. Since the WMRA is closely linked to World Athletics (before the IAAF), the name of this circuit was also for the first 15 years “Grand Prix” – as the name of an athletics meeting circuit. Starting with 4 international races in 1999, the World Cup is in the “post-covid time” composed of around 15 high-level mountain running races, held in different countries on different continents»
THE CIRCUIT
In 2024, the journey begins on June 21 in the United States with the adrenaline-pumping Broken Arrow Skyrace Lake Tahoe, California, with two Gold Label races on the opening weekend.
In July, races are scheduled almost every weekend, with highlights including the Grossglockner Mountain Run in Austria on July 7, the Montemuro Vertical Run at Castro Daire in Portugal on July 14 and the iconic Montée du Nid d’Aigle in Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc. On July 28th the Giir di Mont, renowned for its exhausting climbs and descents, promises to fascinate spectators with stellar cheering.
August is synonymous with the legendary Sierre-Zinal in Switzerland on August 10th. September 1st sees the World Cup land in Casto, Italy, for the Vertical and Trofeo Nasego, home of World Cup sponsor Valsir, followed by the Sky Gran Canaria race and the Classic distance event in Smarna Gora in Slovenia. The season will end with the final in Chiavenna on the Vertical Km of records and with the Val Bregaglia Trail.
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