A record-breaking 593 athletes from 33 countries will compete at the third edition of the European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships in Ljubljana-Kamnik, Slovenia, in just over a week’s time (5–7 June), underlining the spectacular growth of the championships since their launch in 2022.

The final entries confirm the biggest championships yet, with participation increasing by more than 100 athletes compared to the previous edition in Annecy in 2024, which attracted around 480 competitors from 30 countries, and more than double the numbers seen at the inaugural championships in El Paso in 2022, where 283 runners from 24 countries competed.

The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is proud to announce the second edition of Women’s Trail Day, a global initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting women in trail running worldwide. Taking place on Monday, June 1st, 2026, with community events also encouraged over the weekend of May 30–31, this initiative invites women everywhere to take to the trails - individually or together - to connect, move, and inspire.

Continued collaboration to support performance, health, and innovation in trail running Key points

• ITRA and Maurten extend their official partnership for a further two years

• Renewal effective from January 2026

• Shared commitment to science-led performance and athlete well-being

• Ongoing collaboration for the benefit of the global trail running community

The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is proud to announce that the 2026 Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships (APTRC) will take place from 12th to 15th November 2026 in Wuyishan, Fujian Province, China. Renowned for its timeless landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and centuries-old trails, Wuyishan offers an unforgettable stage for the region’s most prestigious trail running event.

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