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African Mountain Running Championships
The African Mountain Running Championships was an annual Mountain running competition organized by the Confederation of African Athletics, CAA for athletes representing the countries of its member associations. The event was established in 2009 and ceased in 2014. Editions Results Complete results were published. See also *World Mountain Running Championships *European Mountain Running Championships *NACAC Mountain Running Championships *South American Mountain Running Championships References {{African Championships Continental athletics championships Mountain running competitions Recurring sporting events established in 2009 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 2014 Confederation of African Athletics competitions, Mountain running African championships, Mountain Running Defunct athletics competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Running
Mountain running is a sports discipline which takes place mainly off-road in mountainous terrain, but if there is significant elevation gain on the route, surfaced roads may be used. In this it differs from fell running; also its courses are more clearly marked and avoid dangerous sections. It is a form of trail running if it is run on unpaved surfaces. Mountain running is a combination of running, jogging, and walking, depending on how steep the trail is. It is recognized by World Athletics and governed by the World Mountain Running Association that since 1985 organizes World Mountain Running Championships, world championships. International federation The World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) is the global governing body of mountain running. For World Athletics purposes, mountain running takes place on terrain that is mainly off-road, but if there is significant elevation gain on the route, surfaced roads may be used. Courses involve considerable amounts of ascent (for mainl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |