ITRA

Born in July 2013, the ITRA (International Trail Running Association) aims to give a voice to parties involved in trail running in order to promote its strong values, its diversity, the safety of races and the health of runners, as well as to further the development of trail running and ensure a constructive dialogue between the national and international bodies with an interest in the sport.

Discover Trail Running

Do you want to explore your abilities in the great outdoors? Trail running is a sport that takes place amid nature, and with respect for the environment, a sense of humility, shared community, and a strong sense of sports ethics. Trail running benefits from a definition that is shared internationally by all participants.

History

Since the early 2000’s, Trail running has gained many followers around the globe. However, for years, the sport had not achieved full recognition. That's why more than 150 concerned members of the international trail running community gathered in 2012 to create a strong basis for trail running and to affirm its core values.

Values and ethics

ITRA values are based on the fundamental values of trail running. These values, shared by ITRA and all those involved in trail running, where authenticity and fair play are central, are all benchmarks that express our vision of trail running and guide our actions on a daily basis.

Missions

ITRA's mission is to give voice to trail runners from all continents to promote trail running throughout the world and defend its ethical values.

Organization

ITRA is composed of members from various backgrounds, united by a passion for trail running within a non-profit association founded in July 2013.

Safety and Health

As a demanding sport amid wilderness, and on often rugged terrain, trail running requires impeccable organization, where all safety and rescue measures are well considered and managed. That is why ITRA has developed a guide of recommendations to assist race organizers.

National Representatives

ITRA Green Charter

ITRA’s program seeks to encourage the trail running community to join forces, working together to reduce the environmental impact of our sport

Article 5: Recognition of National Trail Running Associations

Missions

ITRA's mission is to give voice to trail runners from all continents to promote trail running throughout the world and defend its ethical values.

Created in July 2013, the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) mission is to promote trail running at the international level as a sport, accessible to all, rich in its diversity of cultures and places of practice.

ITRA is committed to giving voice to all trail stakeholders, in all integrity, to:

structure discipline and share good practices
contribute to improving the quality of the organization of sporting events in order to promote a sport where the pleasure of trail running goes hand in hand with safety and health and respect for the environment
maintain constructive relations with institutions, athletics federations and trail running associations, in each country and internationally
participate in the development of a sustainable practice that respects the environment
share its sporting ethic with all the actors of the trail running scene and the general public.

The actions carried out by ITRA on behalf of the trail running stakeholders illustrate our commitment to a sport that is experienced as a human adventure, a source of fulfilment and sharing.

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