The 24th World Masters Mountain Running Championships will be held August 29-31, in Meduno, Italy. The event provides an opportunity for athletes aged 35-79 to race on the international stage. Registrants represent 35 nations for this year’s event. Ten athletes from the US will participate in the championships. All registered athletes in the championships must be members of their respective national federation, and for the US, the federation is USA Track & Field (USATF).
The races at World Masters
• Uphill Race: 5 km with an elevation gain of 800 meters.
• Classic Race: 14.1 km with an elevation gain of 735 meters.
• Long Distance Race: 32 km with an elevation gain of 1,705 meters.
Pro Tip: Read the press release, Countdown to Meduno, here.
From the US – women
Brittany Farrell, W35
Hometown: Wauwatosa WI
Association: Wisconsin
Classic Race
Audrey Hatas, W35
Hometown: Cambridge MA
Club: Greater Boston Track Club
Association: New England
Classic Race
Christine Lundy, W55
Hometown: Mill Valley CA
Club: Impala Racing Team
Association: Pacific
Long Distance Race and Classic Race
Alicia Martinez, W45
Hometown: Hickory Hills IL
Association: Illinois
Uphill race
Nancy Simmons, W65
Hometown: Belvedere CA
Club: Impala Racing Team
Association: Pacific
Uphill race
Joy Will, W40
Hometown: Braintree MA
Club: Greater Boston Track Club
Association: New England
Classic Race
From the US – men
Richard Fargo, M65
Hometown: Chatham NH
Club: Dirigo RC
Association: New England
Uphill race and Classic Race
Richard Ferguson, M65
Hometown: Danville VA
Association: Virginia
Uphill race
Chris Grauch, M50
Hometown: Nederland CO
Club: Boulder Road Runners
Association: Colorado
Uphill race and Classic Race
Paul Le Blanc, M60
Hometown: Minot ND
Association: Dakotas
Long Distance Race
Plan ahead for 2026
If you missed out on this year’s event, there will be plenty of time to consider racing the 25th World Masters Mountain Running Championships which will be held in Janské Lázně, Czech Republic, from June 26 to 28, 2026. The championships will feature three exciting race formats:
Uphill Race
Distance: 7.5 km | Ascent: 740 m | Descent: 100 m
Starting in Janské Lázně and finishing atop Černá hora at 1260 m, this race will reward climbers who thrive on vertical challenges.
Long Distance Race
Distance: 21.0 km | Ascent & Descent: 1200 m
A challenging half-marathon distance with serious elevation change, showcasing the full variety of the local terrain.
Classic up/down race
Distance: 9.0 km | Ascent & Descent: 550 m
A balanced and technical course that begins and ends in Janské Lázně, ideal for well-rounded mountain runners.
Read about past World Masters Mountain Running Championships
An athlete’s perspective, by Chris Grauch.
From 2023, USA adds to medal count at World Masters Mountain Running Championships.
Top takeaways from the 2022 World Masters Mountain Running Championships.
Additional articles here.
