So was fumbling around getting inspired about ultra running and came across the Skyrunning Federation and race series. Sky what? Here's what is off their website.
The International Skyrunning Federation is the only authority representing skyrunning*.
*(Skyrunning is defined as running in the mountains above 2,000 metres altitude where the incline exceeds 30% and the climbing difficulty does not exceed II° grade.
The principal aims are the direction, regulation, promotion, development and furtherance of the sport of skyrunning and similar multisport activities at altitude on a worldwide basis in accordance with the Olympic charter.
It was founded on July 19, 2008 in Canazei, Italy, by representatives from ten countries together with the board and members of the FSA (Federation for Sport at Altitude), which it replaces. Among the events coordinated by the ISF are the annual Skyrunner® World Series (the bienniall European Championships the four-yearly World Championships and the SkyGames® held every Olympic year.
Racing across the tops of mountain ranges? That sounds like the thrill of a lifetime. Another reason to wish we lived in a less flat area and back up near the higher mountains. Oh well, so another item on the bucket list. I might need another page or two for that list!
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