Posts Categorized: Youth

Josh Taylor Leads Team USA At Youth Skyrunning World Championships VK

Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). U.S. Team results summary by Richard Bolt. The American Trail Running Association is a longtime member of ISF and supporter of Skyrunning in the USA. Josh Taylor (Wasilla, AK) led the American athletes at the Youth Skyrunning World Championships with a 13th place in the men’s U23 Vertical… Read more »

Andorra Hosts Skyrunning Youth World Championships This Weekend

Youth Skyrunning

Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). The American Trail Running Association is a longtime member of ISF and supporter of Skyrunning in the USA. Photo above: Ian Corless. Since 2016, the Skyrunning Youth World Championships represent the stage where young runners test their skills in a field of hot competition for medals and glory…. Read more »

Alyssa Sauro Wins the 2022 International U18 Mountain Running Cup

Written by U.S. Team manager Andrew Simmons. Andrew is also head coach at Lifelong Endurance and head coach at Peak Performance Running. Photos by Nancy Hobbs, Andrew Simmons and Marco Gulberti. The 15th annual International U18 Mountain Running Cup started out with a bang on Sunday, June 26, in Saluzzo, Italy. The U.S. girls’ team… Read more »

U.S. Team Geared Up For Sunday’s International U18 Mountain Running Cup

U18 Mountain Running

Written by U.S. Team manager Andrew Simmons. Andrew is also head coach at Lifelong Endurance and head coach at Peak Performance Running. The U.S. Under 18 Mountain Running Team arrived in Saluzzo, Italy for the 15th International U18 Mountain Running Cup organized by the World Mountain Running Association and Federazione Italiana Di Atletica Leggera. Eight… Read more »

2022 U.S. U18 Mountain Running Team Announced

U18 Mountain Running

The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) and USA Track & Field (USATF) are excited to announce the U.S. team members for the 15th Edition of the International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Saluzzo, Italy. Taking Place on June 26, eight 16 and 17 year old American athletes representing 4 states will tackle the technical 4.4km… Read more »

International U18 Mountain Running Cup Coming to Saluzzo, Italy

Announcement from the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). American Trail Running Association founder Nancy Hobbs is the WMRA Secretary. Above photo: Richard Bolt. The WMRA is delighted to announce final details of the 15th International U18 Mountain Running Cup. After 2 years of cancellations due to Covid-19, the event is confirmed for Sunday the 26th… Read more »

2022 International U18 Mountain Running Cup – Team USA Selection

After two years of event cancellation, 2022 will mark the 15th edition of the World Mountain Running Association’s (WMRA) International U18 Mountain Running Cup. This invitation-only event provides a unique opportunity for youth mountain runners from around the world to test themselves against the world’s best. Much more rugged than the typical U.S. high school… Read more »

Collegiate & Youth Snowshoe Championships a Success in Leadville Colorado

Snowshoe Championship

This past Saturday January 29, the Colorado Cup Snowshoe race hosted the 2022 Collegiate and Youth Snowshoe National Championships at the Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in Leadville, CO. Race conditions were ideal with sunny skies and 40-degree temperatures. More than 80 Runners were challenged by the high altitude (10,200 feet) and a hilly 5-kilometer loop… Read more »

2022 Youth Skyrunning World Championships Head Back to Andorra

Youth Skyrunning

Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). Learn more about how the American Trail Running Association helps to support Youth Skyrunning. Above Photo: @iancoreless. Announcing the 2022 Youth Skyrunning World Championships it’s time for the new generation of skyrunners to save the date and get the adrenaline flowing for a shot at the medals and… Read more »

US Skyrunners Earn 9th Place Team Finish at Youth World Championships

Skyrunners

Announcement written by John Kerrigan, US Skyrunning youth team coach. Learn more about how the American Trail Running Association helps to support Skyrunning. US Skyrunning coach Ryan Kerrigan had mixed emotions going into the 2021 Youth Skyrunning World Championships held in Fonte Cerreto, L’Aquila, Italy. This was the fourth time that the US Team participated… Read more »

Alaska’s Nowelle Spencer 5th At Youth Skyrunning World Championships

Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF) with additional information from US Skyrunning coach Ryan Kerrigan. Learn more about how the American Trail Running Association helps to support Skyrunning. Above photo: US Skyrunning. The final day of the fifth Youth Skyrunning World Championships in the Italian Appenines featuring the SKY discipline and awarding the Combined… Read more »

US Team Joins 18 Countries For 2021 Youth Skyrunning World Championships

Youth Skyrunning

Announcement from the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF). Learn more about how the American Trail Running Association helps to support Skyrunning. Photo above: Discover Abruzzo. The stage is set. It’s curtains up, lights, camera, action, plenty of action, forecast at next weekend’s 2021 Youth Skyrunning World Championships where today’s young athletes and future stars of the… Read more »

US Youth Skyrunning Team Poised For World Championship Success in Italy

Youth Skyrunning

Announcement from John Kerrigan, US Skyrunning youth team coach. Learn more about how the American Trail Running Association helps to support Skyrunning. US Skyrunning is proud to announce the selection of eight young athletes to represent the United States at the 2021 Youth Skyrunning World Championships coming up July 30 to August 1 in Fonte… Read more »

2021 WMRA International U18 Mountain Running Cup is Cancelled

Announcement from the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA). ATRA founder Nancy Hobbs is the WMRA treasurer. Photo by Jumpy James. Unfortunately we have to bring you the disappointing news that the decision has been made to cancel both the 2021 European Mountain Running Championships and the 2021 International U18 Mountain Running Cup this year. Both… Read more »

2021 International U18 Mountain Running Cup – Team USA Selection

The 2021 Event Is Cancelled Click to read the cancellation announcement posted April 28, 2021. After last years event cancellation, 2021 will mark the 15th edition of the World Mountain Running Association’s (WMRA) International U18 Mountain Running Cup. This invitation only event provides a unique opportunity for youth mountain runners from around the world to… Read more »