World 24 Hrs Championships 2019 Cancelled
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Following the announcement by the IAU of the cancellation of the World 24 Hrs Championships 2019 in Austria, we received many inquiries about the selection for the next World 24 Hrs.
As announced, the IAU is working hard to find another venue interested in hosting the 2019 Championships.
The selection process will remain the same, qualifying standards accepted will be for the previous 2 years before the Championships and up to 3 months prior to the date of the current Championships.
For example if a venue is found for October 2019, the selection will be based on 2017, 2018 and up to Jul 1st 2019 (3 months before Oct)
Hopefully we will have the announcement before the new year.
Yours in sport
Armand
Armand Leblanc
President, ACU
50k and 100K Challenges opportunity in China
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GIS-Changan Ford Ultra Challenge 2018 50km and 100km
Kiren Sports announces with great pleasure the Changan Ford Ultra Challenge 2018 will take place in October 26th at Zishan Lake Xianning City Hubei Province, China.
It is an IAU bronze labelled race consisting of 50km and 100km distances.
The LOC are welcoming CVs of interest from international athletes and if invited will pay for accommodation and meals for 3 days and provide a travel grant based on where you live.
This is not an IAU intrenational championship but rather an opportunity for international racing and an opportunity to travel to an amaizng part of the world and appreciate the hospitality of the LOC.
Further details on the GIS can be found here: GIS
Please note the deadline for posting CVs is 30/08/2018.
If you have any further questions please contact the Race Organizers.
World Trail Championships 2019 qualifiers
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UTHC 65km serving as Auto Qualifier for 2019 Canadian National Trail Team
The ACU is excited to announce that the UTHC 65km will be serving as an auto qualifier for potential Canadian National Team members for the 2019 World Championships in Portugal.
UTHC has a great history and track record of hosting a top tier event and we're excited to have them serve as an auto qualifier. The first male under the 5h40m barrier and first female under the 6h30m barrier will gain an auto spot onto the 2019 Canadian National Team.
The event is currently filled, however, those wishing to take a stab at hitting the above noted goals for the Canadian Team may still enter the event up to August 20th. Please note the following (i) you still will need to pay the events entry fee and (ii) please direct your questions and inquiries to entering the event to Ryne Melcher -
Happy trails,
Ryne
World 24 Hrs Championships 2019 update
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Please note that the World 24 Hrs Championships 2019 in Irdning, Austria has been rescheduled to 11-12th May 2019 therefore the qualifying period has been changed to end February 1st 2019.
Thank you
Armand
National Team Manager
World Trail Championships 2018 Spain
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Follow our Canadian Athletes at the World Trail Championships coming up this weekend in Penyagolosa, Spain.
http://penyagolosatrails.com/en/
Good luck to all participants!!
Start of the NATIONAL Championships Series 2018
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Athlete of the Year 2017
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With the 2018 season on its way, it is now time to reflect on the acheivements and performances through our running community and name the 2017 Athletes of the Year, Man and Woman.
The ACU will be accepting nominations until May 15th so please ensure applications are completed and sent in as soon as possible.
Application can be found at the following address http://www.acu100k.com/en/athletes/athlete-of-the-year/athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form
Nominations are based not only on performances, but also on participation, promotion of ultrarunning and involvement in the community.
Thank you
Armand
ACU President
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