WMRA International U18 Cup

Description:

Annual WMRA International Mountain Running Youth Cup

County:

Abroad

Date:

Sunday 26th June, 2022

Time:

09:00

Climb (m):

155

Distance (km):

4.35

Event Difficulty:

3 (1,1,1) - Easy Terrain, <200M ascent, <6Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

 

Route Description:

This year's races will take place over 4.35km with 155m of ascent and descent. They begin with a short loop, 550m around the centre of Saluzzo, before a long loop of 3.8km takes runners up onto the hillside to the west of the town.

Getting There:

The town of Saluzzo, an hour south of Turin, Italy.

Organisers Instructions:

After 2 years of cancellations due to Covid-19, the event is confirmed for Sunday 26th of June. The Under 18 International Cup includes 2 Cup races (girls and boys) for junior runners 16 and 17 years old.

The International U18 Mountain Running Cup plays an important part in the development of young athletes, giving them the opportunity to represent their country in an international competition. It also gives athletes whose primary sport might be track, cross country or orienteering a flavour of racing in the mountains.

Prizegiving Location:

TBD