World Masters 2025 - Meduno, Italy
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| Brendan Lawlor | Apr 4 2025, 12:53pm | The European and World Masters Hillrunning Championships have now been listed as events on the IMRA calendar. Thank you to Jeff Swords for this. We will add further information in the coming weeks and there are two very active Whats app groups to discuss travel logistics, accommodation, team formation, training etc. Please contact me on 0h87two432798 if you want to be included and to find out more information. We have had very strong Irish representation at these Championships over the past few years, with dozens of medals won across multiple age categories. We hope to continue this again this year so please get in contact if you are interested.. YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU!! |
| Graham K. Bushe | Jun 30 2025, 2:57pm | Hi All, I have just had a very quick look at our entries spreadsheet. ideally, 3 runners in an age category forms a team (additional runners can boost a teams performance by displacing opposition runners further down the finishing places) Occasionally 2 runners may score as a team, but only in categories where other countries do not have 3 runners. While we look really good with 25 teams across all categories (total 54), Our file shows that we could really do with the following. F35, 2 uphill, 1 classic F40, 2 uphill, 3 long F55, 1 classic, 2 long F60, 2 uphill, 2 classic, 2 long F65, 1 classic, 3 long M40, 1 uphill, 1 classic, 3 long M45, 1 long M60, 1 uphill, 1 classic, 3 long M65, 1 long M70, 3 long Current entry fee listed until tonight. I believe prices increase tomorrow. Spread the word if you think you might know someone who would be interested. |
| Graham K. Bushe | Jul 24 2025, 11:58am | Hi again everyone. Quick update. Entries to the World Masters close on August 3rd. (I think that's midnight Italian time) Please don't miss the date. Spread the word to anyone else you might think would be interested. We have a great contingent travelling, but still need a few more to complete teams. F35, 1 uphill F40 1 uphill, 3 long F55 1 classic, 2 long F60 2 uphill, 1 classic, 2 long F65 1 classic, 3 long M40 3 long M45 1 long M60 3 long M65 2 long M70 3 long Just because other categories already have 3 or more, don't let that stop you. More runners can boost a teams performance, by beating the opposition team runners. |
| Graham K. Bushe | Aug 3 2025, 12:30pm | Calling F40 to F44... your country needs you... The World Masters Mountain Running Championships is being held in Meduno Italy from 29th to 31st August. 3 runners make a team. We would love to get one more F40-44. Just imagine the pride of putting on the Irish singlet and representing your country at the World Championships Please pass this on to friends, club mates... and even those you might normally be competing against. For this we're ALL Team Ireland. And as usual, we're under time pressure. Entries close tonight |
| Graham K. Bushe | Aug 3 2025, 12:59pm | Sorry, I should have included that it is for the Uphill 5km race on Friday |
| Graham K. Bushe | Aug 5 2025, 3:11pm | Way to Go Team Ireland! What a superb response from the Irish Masters Athletes who have registered to represent their country at the World Masters in Meduno Italy. All going well between now and the big event, Ireland has enough runners registered to enter full teams (min 3) in the following races. Uphill Only Race 29/08/25 F35, F45, F50, F55, F65 M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M70 Long Race Saturday 30/08/25 F35, F45, F50 M35, M50, M55 Classic Race Sunday 31/08/25 F35, F40, F45, F50, F55, F65 M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M70 There are also other runners registered (one or two) in each of the following races Uphill; F40, F60 Long; F55, F60, M45, M65 Classic; F60, F75 With around 100 athletes registered for 1, 2, or maybe even all 3 races, We wish each and every one of them the very best in their training and their chosen events. |
| Turlough Conway | Aug 31 2025, 4:08pm | Amazing results coming in from the Irish team in Italy. As usual Ireland are the main challengers to the host nation in this case a very strong Italian team. Out of a total of 16 categories in today's Classic race Ireland podiumed an amazing 9 times (including hold in M65) To build on the exceptional performances on the long yesterday and short uphill on Friday. Full results for all competitions will follow. |
| Barry Murray | Sep 2 2025, 9:01am | Be great to get some race reports ! And also all the individual and team results , there seems to be plenty to celebrate. Best to post them as a report rather than on the forum. |
| Brendan Lawlor | Sep 2 2025, 9:19am | Report coming very soon from an amazing championships for Ireland! Can any participants with photos please post a few on the photos tab here as well |
| Brendan Lawlor | Sep 2 2025, 9:41am | For those like me who dont read race reports but do read the forum heres a great summary from Aidan, our Team Manager in Meduno Race Reports and Summary of Irish Team Results World Masters Mountain Running Championships, Meduno 02 September, 2025 - Aidan Cleary The Championships opened on Friday, 29 August, with the Uphill Race: a demanding 5 km course with 800 m of ascent from Meduno’s historic town centre to the summit crest of Monte Valinis. Forecasts threatened heavy rain, but instead the athletes faced high humidity (96%) and temperatures ranging from 23°C at the start to 18°C near the summit. Conditions were sticky, energy-sapping, and required precise pacing and hydration strategies. The route began on tarmac before switching quickly to steep, rain-slicked trails. Athletes battled greasy surfaces and sustained gradients, with the final kilometre packing nearly 300 m of vertical gain. The summit finish on Monte Valinis was alive with crowds, cowbells, and a festival atmosphere, setting the tone for the weekend. What stood out throughout was the strength of Irish support. Along the streets of Meduno, at aid points on the climbs, and especially at the summit finish, Irish voices were loudest—green flags waving, families and clubmates lining the course. This encouragement created an unmistakable lift for the Irish athletes, many of whom credited the atmosphere as a decisive factor in their medal-winning performances. Team Results – Uphill F35 Gold F40 Bronze F45 Silver F50 Gold F55 Bronze M35 Bronze M40 Bronze M45 Silver M65 Bronze Total: 9 team podiums Gold x2 Silver x2 Bronze x5 Individual Results – Uphill Ian Conroy (M40) – Gold LONG DISTANCE, LONG SMILES — Storm-Quickened Trails at Meduno Saturday, 30 August, brought the Long Distance Race: 34 km with 1,850 m of climb, traversing Meduno’s lanes, villages, and the slopes of Monte Valinis. After overnight rain, the course was slick and technical. Athletes navigated demanding downhills and warm 20°C temperatures before being met by storm showers in the final kilometres. The bursts of rain proved more refreshing than disruptive, sharpening focus and energy in the closing stages. Irish supporters once again made themselves felt. Positioned at strategic points along the course, they brought colour, noise, and encouragement that lifted spirits even in the toughest climbs. As the storm broke in the final kilometres, Irish flags and shouts of encouragement became a welcome beacon for tired legs. Team Results – Long Distance F35 Gold F45 Bronze F50 Silver M35 Silver Total: 4 team podiums Gold x1 Silver x2 Bronze x1 Individual Results – Long Distance Rebecca Quinn (F50) – Silver CLASSIC DISTANCE CLOSES MEDUNO WMMRC 2025 The Championships concluded on Sunday, 31 August, with the Classic Distance event. Originally set at 14.1 km with 735 m of climb, the course was adjusted to 16 km and 800 m of climb due to storm damage from Saturday’s rain. Clear skies and rising temperatures presented a final challenge. Athletes ran through narrow cobbled streets, flag-draped hamlets, and forest trails, cheered on by locals at every turn. Among these cheers, the Irish contingent once again stood out, making Meduno feel like home turf. Whether gathered at the start line in town squares, cheering from shaded forest paths, or celebrating at the finish, the Irish support provided both energy and pride. The closing day became as much a celebration of community as competition. Team Results – Classic Distance F35 Silver F40 Bronze F45 Silver F50 Silver F65 Bronze M40 Bronze M45 Silver M50 Bronze M65 Gold Total: 9 team podiums Gold x1 Silver x4 Bronze x4 Individual Results – Classic Distance John Kinsella (M45) – Silver Gerard Maloney (M65) – Silver Conor Nolan (M65) – Bronze Hazel Stapleton (F75) – Silver The Triple Crown Challenge Eight Irish athletes took on the ultimate test of endurance and resilience at Meduno: the Triple Crown, completing all three Championship races—Uphill, Long Distance, and Classic—across the weekend. Graham Bushe Micheál McSweeney Aidan Cleary Rob Tobin Katie Mullan Angela Tobin Ken Bates Vasiliy Neumerzhitskiy Their achievement reflects not only exceptional fitness and determination but also the spirit of commitment that characterised Ireland’s presence at the Championships. Competing day after day, in shifting conditions and against the world’s best, this group embodied the grit and camaraderie of the Irish team. Overall Summary Across three days of competition, Ireland secured 22 team podiums and multiple standout individual performances. Team Podiums (Total 22): Gold x4 Silver x8 Bronze x10 Individual Medals: Gold Ian Conroy (M40, Uphill) Silver Rebecca Quinn (F50, Long Distance) silver John Kinsella (M45, Classic) Silver Gerard Maloney (M65, Classic) Silver Hazel Stapleton (F75, Classic) Bronze Conor Nolan (M65, Classic) The Irish team delivered one of its strongest World Masters Mountain Running Championship performances to date. Results were built not only on athletic ability, but also on the remarkable backing of Irish supporters who travelled in numbers to Meduno. Their presence—flags, banners, cheers, and constant encouragement—created a sense of home advantage and community pride, reinforcing Ireland’s reputation for spirit, camaraderie, and excellence on the international mountain running stage. Aidan Cleary |
| Brendan Lawlor | Sep 2 2025, 9:52am | We had a great management team over in Meduno led by Aidan Cleary, supported by Sarah Whelan, Martin McDonald, Rob Tobin and Graham Bushe. They attended all the technical meetings, assisted with number collection, logistics etc and organised a super final night Pizza party for all our wonderful athletes, very kindly sponsored by IMRA. Thank you to them all for their efforts. A word of thanks as well to Peter Keane who had lived in the Meduno area for a while and provided vital local knowledge to the management group in the months leading up to last weekend. The good news is that its only 10 months until all happens again in Janske Lazne, Czechia from June 26th 2026 to June 28th 2026.. lots more details to follow on that in due course. Get on that Masters bus and join in next years fun!! IMRA Masters Teams Abu! |
| Barry Murray | Sep 2 2025, 2:31pm | Great summary report, well done all ! |
| Richard Nunan | Sep 2 2025, 6:57pm | Super report! Well done Team Ireland! Some hardy souls there taking on all 3 races ! |
| Miriam Maher | Sep 2 2025, 7:20pm | Wowser!!! That's an incredible haul of medals. Well done to everyone and huge congrats. Super summary Aidan. Hoping to get on the masters bus for next year! Miriam |
| Caroline Reid | Sep 2 2025, 9:05pm | Well done team Ireland! Each and every one of you did us proud! Thanks for the great report Aidan. |
| Aidan Cleary | Sep 5 2025, 1:21pm | HI All, I have updated my report to include the Team Members. The Championships opened on Friday, 29 August, with the Uphill Race: a demanding 5 km course with 800 m of ascent from Meduno’s historic town centre to the summit crest of Monte Valinis. Forecasts threatened heavy rain, but instead the athletes faced high humidity (96%) and temperatures ranging from 23°C at the start to 18°C near the summit. Conditions were sticky, energy-sapping, and required precise pacing and hydration strategies. The route began on tarmac before switching quickly to steep, rain-slicked trails. Athletes battled greasy surfaces and sustained gradients, with the final kilometre packing nearly 300 m of vertical gain. The summit finish on Monte Valinis was alive with crowds, cowbells, and a festival atmosphere, setting the tone for the weekend. What stood out throughout was the strength of Irish support. Along the streets of Meduno, at aid points on the climbs, and especially at the summit finish, Irish voices were loudest—green flags waving, families and clubmates lining the course. This encouragement created an unmistakable lift for the Irish athletes, many of whom credited the atmosphere as a decisive factor in their medal-winning performances. Team Results – Uphill • F35 Gold 1. TOBIN ANGELA KAREN MARY 2. MCALLISTER SINEAD-MARIE 3. MULLAN KATIE • F40 Bronze 1. SULLIVAN CLARE 2. BRADLEY KATE • F45 Silver 1. BOLSTER LORRAINE 2. CLANCY ALICE 3. DONNELLAN WALSH PAULA 4. BOADEN IMOGEN 5. QUIRKE LISA ANN • F50 Gold 1. QUINN REBECCA 2. KELLEHER IDE 3. WOODS SHARON 4. HASSETT MARGARET 5. MCCANN JOANNE 6. RYAN JOAN 7. MULLAN ELAINE 8. SULLIVAN CAROLINE • F55 Bronze 1. O'KANE SHILEEN 2. JOHNSTON MARI 3. MCNEILL AINE 4. DILLON GABRIELLE • M35 Bronze 1. MCNAMARA EMMET 2. KEVAN JAMES 3. WILSON JASON 4. MCEVOY PETER 5. TOBIN ROB 6. COTTER EOIN 7. MURPHY EDWARD • M40 Bronze 1. CONROY IAN 2. GOSS PHILIP 3. DINNEEN EOIN • M45 Silver 1. KINSELLA JOHN 2. QUIRKE SEAN 3. STEED CIARAN 4. CLEARY AIDAN 5. MULLEE LOUIS • M65 Bronze 1. NOLAN CONOR 2. MCDONALD MARTIN 3. LENEHAN LIAM 4. LYNCH LIAM Total: 9 team podiums Gold x2 Silver x2 Bronze x5 Individual Results – Uphill Ian Conroy (M40) – Gold LONG DISTANCE, LONG SMILES — Storm-Quickened Trails at Meduno Saturday, 30 August, brought the Long Distance Race: 34 km with 1,850 m of climb, traversing Meduno’s lanes, villages, and the slopes of Monte Valinis. After overnight rain, the course was slick and technical. Athletes navigated demanding downhills and warm 20°C temperatures before being met by storm showers in the final kilometres. The bursts of rain proved more refreshing than disruptive, sharpening focus and energy in the closing stages. Irish supporters once again made themselves felt. Positioned at strategic points along the course, they brought colour, noise, and encouragement that lifted spirits even in the toughest climbs. As the storm broke in the final kilometres, Irish flags and shouts of encouragement became a welcome beacon for tired legs. Team Results – Long Distance • F35 Gold 1. DICKSON ESTHER 2. TOBIN ANGELA KAREN MARY 3. MULLAN KATIE • F45 Bronze 1. MCEVOY ORLA 2. CLANCY ALICE 3. WHELAN SARAH • F50 Silver 1. QUINN REBECCA 2. KEARNEY SORCHA 3. WALSH SAREEN • M35 Silver 1. CUNNINGHAM ADAM 2. TOBIN ROB 3. SMITH MARK Total: 4 team podiums Gold x1 Silver x2 Bronze x1 Individual Results – Long Distance Rebecca Quinn (F50) – Silver CLASSIC DISTANCE CLOSES MEDUNO WMMRC 2025 The Championships concluded on Sunday, 31 August, with the Classic Distance event. Originally set at 14.1 km with 735 m of climb, the course was adjusted to 16 km and 800 m of climb due to storm damage from Saturday’s rain. Clear skies and rising temperatures presented a final challenge. Athletes ran through narrow cobbled streets, flag-draped hamlets, and forest trails, cheered on by locals at every turn. Among these cheers, the Irish contingent once again stood out, making Meduno feel like home turf. Whether gathered at the start line in town squares, cheering from shaded forest paths, or celebrating at the finish, the Irish support provided both energy and pride. The closing day became as much a celebration of community as competition. Team Results – Classic Distance • F35 Silver 1. TOBIN ANGELA KAREN MARY 2. MCALLISTER SINEAD-MARIE 3. MULLAN KATIE • F40 Bronze 1. SULLIVAN CLARE 2. BRADLEY KATE 3. RYAN PATRICIA 4. O'SHEA DEIRDRE • F45 Silver 1. BOLSTER LORRAINE 2. DONNELLAN WALSH PAULA 3. WHELAN SARAH 4. QUIRKE LISA ANN • F50 Silver 1. KELLEHER IDE 2. WOODS SHARON 3. HASSETT MARGARET 4. MCCANN JOANNE 5. RYAN JOAN 6. SULLIVAN CAROLINE • F65 Bronze 1. UÍ CHONGHAILE MÁIRE 2. LYNCH MAUREEN ANNA 3. ALEXANDER ESME CAROLINE • M40 Bronze 1. GOSS PHILIP 2. DUFFY PAUL 3. NOLAN DAVID • M45 Silver 1. KINSELLA JOHN 2. QUIRKE SEAN 3. STEED CIARAN 4. CUNNINGHAM ROBERT 5. MCCARTAN MAURICE 6. CLEARY AIDAN 7. MULLEE LOUIS • M50 Bronze 1. BATES KENNETH 2. LOWRY TIM 3. MCHARDY IAN 4. MC SWEENEY MICHEAL 5. MEEGAN EDDIE 6. KELLY ERIC • M65 Gold 1. MALONEY GERARD 2. NOLAN CONOR 3. LENEHAN LIAM 4. LYNCH LIAM 5. DINSMORE DAVID Total: 9 team podiums Gold x1 Silver x4 Bronze x4 Individual Results – Classic Distance John Kinsella (M45) – Silver Gerard Maloney (M65) – Silver Conor Nolan (M65) – Bronze Hazel Stapleton (F75) – Silver The Triple Crown Challenge Eight Irish athletes took on the ultimate test of endurance and resilience at Meduno: the Triple Crown, completing all three Championship races—Uphill, Long Distance, and Classic—across the weekend. Graham Bushe Micheál McSweeney Aidan Cleary Rob Tobin Katie Mullan Angela Tobin Ken Bates Vasiliy Neumerzhitskiy Their achievement reflects not only exceptional fitness and determination but also the spirit of commitment that characterised Ireland’s presence at the Championships. Competing day after day, in shifting conditions and against the world’s best, this group embodied the grit and camaraderie of the Irish team. Overall Summary Across three days of competition, Ireland secured 22 team podiums and multiple standout individual performances. Team Podiums (Total 22): Gold x4 Silver x8 Bronze x10 Individual Medals: Gold Ian Conroy (M40, Uphill) Silver Rebecca Quinn (F50, Long Distance) silver John Kinsella (M45, Classic) Silver Gerard Maloney (M65, Classic) Silver Hazel Stapleton (F75, Classic) Bronze Conor Nolan (M65, Classic) The Irish team delivered one of its strongest World Masters Mountain Running Championship performances to date. Results were built not only on athletic ability, but also on the remarkable backing of Irish supporters who travelled in numbers to Meduno. Their presence—flags, banners, cheers, and constant encouragement—created a sense of home advantage and community pride, reinforcing Ireland’s reputation for spirit, camaraderie, and excellence on the international mountain running stage. Aidan Cleary |
