Mountain Running Championships
International mountain running has developed to suit two different traditions of running in the mountains.
One tradition practiced in Alpine countries is to run ‘uphill-only’ to a point on the mountain – maybe the summit, or more often a location which enjoys the facilities built for the use of skiers.
The other tradition, developed especially in Britain and Italy involves starting in a mountain village or town, running to the top of the mountain and returning to the start.
Known as fell running in England, this style of mountain running requires different skills to the uphill-only version, with spectacular descents often providing great spectator action.
The Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Championships will include races in both disciplines.
Uphill-Only Race
The uphill-only races take place on Friday 18 September with the route starting in Fitz Park, Keswick and finishing on the summit of Skiddaw.
- Women’s Race: 1:30pm
- Men’s Race: 2:00pm
- Expected Finish Time: Around 50 Minutes
Up & Down Race
The up-and-down races take place on Sunday 20 September, starting in Fitz Park with a lapped course over Latrigg.
- Women’s Race: 12:30pm
- Men’s Race: 1:30pm
- Expected Finish Time: Around 45 Minutes
Mountain Running Age Categories
Under the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) regulations the following Age Categories will apply to the Commonwealth Championship Mountain races:
Age Categories:
Junior Athletes: Any Junior athlete, i.e. an athlete aged 18 or 19 years on 31 December in the year of the competition may compete in the Senior race but not both races.
On arrival, Team Leaders must present athletes’ passports or other official documents, which indicate the year of birth and nationality.
