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 A phase of a mountain running race in 2008. | |
| Highest governing body | IAAF |
|---|---|
| Presence | |
| World Championships | 1985– |
Mountain running is a sports discipline which takes place mainly off-road in mountainous terrain, but if there is significant elevation gain on the route, surfaced roads may be used.[1] In this it differs from fell running; also its courses are more clearly marked and avoid dangerous sections.[2] It is a form of trail running if it is run on unpaved surfaces.[3] Mountain running is a combination of running, jogging, and walking, depending on how steep the trail is.
It is recognized by World Athletics and governed by the World Mountain Running Association which has been organising world championships since 1985.[4]
- ^ "Trail Running or Fell Running? - Fell Running Guide". Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ "IAAF Competition Rules 2016-2017, rule 251". Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- ^ Jhung, Lisa (13 February 2014). "What Is Mountain Running?". Runner's World. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Celebrating 30 Years 1985 - 2014" (PDF). wmra.ch. Retrieved 4 October 2016.