U18 Int. Mtn Running Cup Entries Now Open
17/04/2019
On 11 April the details about the upcoming Under 18 Year Old International Mountain Running Cup have been sent out to all National Athletic Federations that are members of the WMRA. The preliminary entry forms (PEF) and details about the event were included. The deadlines are 24 June for the PEF and final entry form is due on the 12 August.
A special ceremony will take place on Sunday to remember the fallen heroes of War with a group run and lunch held on one of the high mountain fields.
More details coming soon about the race and associated events on the race website with links from: https://www.atleticasusa.it
The town of Susa has a strong historical to the U18 and Youth running. The event was inspired by the people of Susa because every year the Memorial Marco Germanetto takes place for encouraging young runners to enjoy the sport of Mountain Running and the WMRA saw a great benefit in holding an International race for young runners. After difficulites to find a suitable location in 2019 it is a pleasure to be able to return to the birth place of the event.
Date:
The date is fixed for the weekend of 24/25 August with the races taking place in the evening of the 24th.
Location:
The location of Susa is in the Susa Valley in the region of Piemonte, North West Italy and it is an historical Roman town on the ancient trading route between North and South. It has a Roman Arena, aqueducts and the remnants of Roman roads and fortifications.
Photos: Race photos courtesy from Sport di Montagna (Lanzada 2018)