The International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) is the world governing body of ultra running, race events longer than the marathon distance of 42.2 km. It regulates and sanctions the World Championships for various ultramarathon distances, and tracks world records in ultra distance races approved by IAU. IAU operates under the patronage of the World Athletics and follows World Athletics rules.
Events IAU events include:
Event Frequency First year World Events IAU 50 km World Championships Annual 2015 IAU 100 km World Championships Annual 1987 IAU 24 Hour World Championship Annual 2001 (and 1990) IAU Trail World Championships Annual 2007 Regional Events IAU 50 km European Championships Annual 2015 IAU 100 km European Championships Annual 1992 IAU 24 Hour European Championships Annual 1992 IAU 100 km Asian Championships Biennial 2010 IAU 100 km Americas Championships Biennial 2017
See also 24-hour run Ultramarathon International Trail Running Association (ITRA) World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) Sky Running
External links
ULTRAmarathonRunning.com Global Ultramarathon Races & Events Calendar