International Association of Ultrarunners
| International Association of Ultrarunners | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Chairman | Nadeem Khan (Vice President) |
| Members | 82 (as of October 12, 2016) |
| Association headquarters | Monaco |
| Homepage | www.iau-ultramarathon.org |
The International Association of Ultrarunners was founded in 1984. In 1988, the World Athletics Federation (IAAF) took over the patronage and the 100 km road race was recognized as the standard distance. The IAU is dedicated to the international development of the ultramarathon (ultradistance running) in accordance with the IAAF rules and the promotion of related activities in the IAAF continental associations.
Events
As early as 2010, the IAU organized four main events: 100 km road running world championships , 24-hour running world championships , Trail World Championships and the 50 km World Trophy Final . Regional and continental 100 km and 24 hour championships were added. The IAU also supports the Commonwealth Championships and numerous races around the world. Over the years, over 50 associations and thousands of runners have participated in IAU events.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c 24th IAU 100km World & European Championships - History of the IAU , from: iau-ultramarathon.org, accessed April 13, 2017
- ↑ a b What is the IAU , on: iau-ultramarathon.org, accessed April 13, 2017