The Valsir Mountain Running World Cup 2023 is set to begin in under 40 days, bringing together elite athletes from around the world to compete in 17 challenging races at 11 events in 8 countries. The series is open to runners of all nationalities and backgrounds, with participants hailing from countries around the globe. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete against the best in the world, showcasing their skills and pushing themselves to new heights.
The Valsir Mountain Running World Cup 2023 has been granted World Athletics Permit race being the only off-road race circuit endorsed by World Athletics.
Max King – photo courtesy of the Broken Arrow Skyrace.
First Stage – USA
The first stage of the competition will be at the Broken Arrow Skyrace in Palisades Tahoe, CA. This year’s competition promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with top runners vying for the coveted World Cup title.
Editor’s note: Read about last year’s Broken Arrow Skyrace.
Broken Arrow Skyrace will host two events on the World Cup circuit with the Vertical Kilometer “VK” to be held on Friday, June 16, and the 23K Broken Arrow Skyrace on Sunday, June 18. The course for the VK is 6.8 kilometers (4.25 miles) with 954 meters (3135 feet) of vertical gain. Sunday’s race is a one-loop route over 23 kilometers (14.25 miles) with 1533 meters (5030 feet) of vertical gain and loss.
Tomo Sarf, WMRA President mentioned, “I am happy and proud that the 24th edition of the Mountain Running World Cup is attracting such great races; some of them could be called ‘icons.’ I am also sure that the circuit will attract many top athletes from all over the world; I wish everyone nice experiences and good luck.”
“We are thrilled to announce the start of the Mountain Running World Cup in less than 40 days,” said Jonathan Wyatt, WMRA Valsir Mountain Running World Cup. “This competition is a true test of athleticism and will showcase some of the world’s best mountain runners. We look forward to welcoming athletes from around the world and showcasing their incredible talents.”
2023 World Cup Calendar
This year’s Valsir Mountain Running World Cup calendar will feature both Gold and Silver label races, traveling to countries including the United States of America, Poland, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland where we will even celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the mythical Sierre-Zinal, Spain and Slovenia. The competition promises to be intense, with athletes competing in challenging terrain under a variety of weather conditions.
Fans of mountain running can follow the competition through various channels, including live streaming, social media, and news updates.
For more information on the Mountain Running World Cup, visit this link.
About the WMRA:
Formed in 1984, the World Mountain Running Association is the global governing body for mountain running and has the goal of promoting mountain running for all ages and abilities. As well as the World Cup, the WMRA organizes Masters, U18 and area championships and this year for the second time will work in partnership with the World Athletics, ITRA and IAU to deliver the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria. The WMRA also maintains the Mountain Running World Ranking, a system of points allocated to athletes based on the results in designated races.
