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14 August 2021 • High Performance

2021 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships Postponed

Athletics New Zealand has received confirmation that the 2021 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships – scheduled to be held 11-14 November in Chiang Mai, Thailand – has been postponed to February 2022 with specific dates not confirmed yet.

“The decision was taken after consideration of the current uncertain situation regarding the public health issues surrounding Covid-19 incidence in not only Thailand but also our own countries which might have led to the health and safety for our athletes and hosts being affected.” Click here to read the full article on the World Mountain Running Association website.

All relevant athletes who expressed and confirmed interest in this competition will be contacted directly.

Please direct any queries regarding the postponement of the 2021 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships to Athletics NZ High Performance Programme Administrator Brianna Maynard at brianna@athletics.org.nz