USATF Mountain Ultra Trail

The annual USATF Mountain Running Championships is a 10 to 12 km event alternating uphill (even numbered years) and uphill/downhill (odd numbered years) organized in accordance with USATF Rule 253. Women & men run the same distance and a separate start is preferred. Organizers design a course profile & distance which closely mirrors the Mountain race at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Poles are not allowed. World Championships and some races outside the U.S. are governed by World Athletics Rule 251. Read a history of the U.S. Mountain Running Team from 1985 to 2020.

These are championships longer than 26.2 miles which are held primarily on roads or a track. Parts of the course could also be on paved paths closed to vehicular traffic or dirt roads. Events follow USATF Rule 240 (Road Races) with some exceptions for 252.8 (Refreshment Stations) to allow for crewing. Championships which are also IAU label events may be subject to certain IAU rules which could differ from USATF rules. Consult the race director to determine which rules will apply. World Championships and some races outside the U.S. are governed by World Athletics Rule 251.

These are championships longer than 26.2 miles which are held primarily off-road where the majority of the course is closed to vehicular traffic. Events generally follow USATF Rule 254. Crewing at aid stations is allowed. Poles may be allowed. World Championships and some races outside the U.S. are governed by World Athletics Rule 251.

These are championships at 26.2 miles and shorter which are held primarily off-road and where the majority of the course is closed to vehicular traffic. Events generally follow USATF Rule 254. Poles may be allowed. World Championships and some races outside the U.S. are governed by World Athletics Rule 251.