The American Trail Running Association works closely with the following organizations to help champion fun, safe & healthy mountain, ultra & trail running; advocate for trail access and promote competitive programs for runners of all ages and abilities.
ATRA Partners
The Trail Team (TTT) – Founded by professional trail runner Andy Wacker, TTT’s mission is to independently support and develop rising athletes into the best professional trail runners in the world through mentorship, skill development, and media exposure. Learn more about The Trail Team.
Strategic Alliances
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TURF
TURF is for the runners that like to get off-road, occasionally put in super long miles, and don’t mind busting their asses every once in a while. Trail and ultrarunning requires a special kind of crazy and we want to continue to build upon this amazing community.
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The Trail Team
Our mission is to support and develop rising athletes into the best professional trail runners in the world through mentorship, skill development, and media exposure.
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US Trail Conference
US Trail Running Conference
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US Snowshoe Association
US Snowshoe Association
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Trail Sisters
Founded in 2016 by experienced trail runner Gina Lucrezi, Trail Sisters' goal is building a community of Women, inspiring others to lead healthy lifestyles while adventuring outdoors and protecting earth’s playgrounds. Trail Sisters' website features columns including Ask The Trail Sisters, Gear Reviews, Where to Run, Athlete Interviews and more.
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World Mountain Running Association
Recognized by World Athletics, the WMRA is the official international governing body of mountain running. The WMRA's mission is to stage and sanction international mountain running championships for elite, youth and masters athletes. ATRA executive director Nancy Hobbs is a WMRA council member. ATRA's Richard Bolt is the USA representative to the annual WMRA Congress Meeting.
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Collegiate Running Association
ATRA works with the Collegiate Running Association to increase exposure and awareness for trail and mountain running among college athletes. The Collegiate Running Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded November, 2013 with a mission to promote healthy lifestyles among college students by providing and expanding opportunities in the sport of running.
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USA Track & Field
USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track & field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States. A division of the Long Distance Running (LDR) Committee, the Mountain, Ultra & Trail (MUT) Council oversees 7 national teams and a dozen national championship races within USATF. ATRA executive director Nancy Hobbs is chair of the MUT Council. ATRA's Richard Bolt is a member of the MUT Council Executive Committee.
http://usatf.org
