Invitation to host the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2027

We are pleased to launch the bid process for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships 2027.

The WMTRC is where the world's best trail runners take on nature's toughest terrain. Held over four days, national team athletes compete in a total of 10 official world championships across four course formats.

A WMTRC 2027 Bid Summary offering more information is now available on the World Athletics website here: https://worldathletics.org/hosting/other-events/mountain-and-trail

The submission deadline for an Expression of Interest is 1 October 2024.

For further information on hosting this event, please contact Mark Hurst at bidding@worldathletics.org