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WORLD MOUNTAIN RUNNING ASSOCIATION

WMRA WORLD RANKING: RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN MOUNTAIN RUNNING

 

The World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) is proud to continue with its comprehensive World Ranking system, officially presented back in 2021 and designed to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of mountain runners worldwide.

This transparent and user-friendly classification offers athletes, race organizers, sponsors, and enthusiasts an up-to-date insight into the leading figures in the sport at any given time.

KEY FEATURES OF THE WMRA WORLD RANKING

  • Dynamic 365-Day Rolling Ranking: Athletes accumulate points based on their performances over the preceding 365 days. This ensures the rankings reflect current form and consistency, with updates occurring in real-time.
  • Inclusive Participation: Every runner participating in a recognized ranking race earns a position. This service is complimentary for athletes, and races are included without any charges, promoting widespread engagement across the mountain running community.
  • Simplified Points System: Races are categorized from A to E, with Category A events—such as World Championships—offering the highest points. This straightforward structure rewards participation in prestigious races, making the system accessible and easy to interpret.
  • Historical Performance Records: Beyond current standings, the ranking system maintains historical data, allowing athletes and fans to track performance trajectories and celebrate personal bests over calendar years.
  • Comprehensive Race Directory and Search Functionality: Users can explore an extensive directory of races contributing to the rankings and utilize powerful search features to find specific results, athletes, countries, or years.
  • Extensive Results Database: The WMRA provides a dedicated results database where athletes, coaches, and fans can explore detailed race results from past and present mountain running competitions.
    Explore results: https://www.wmra.info/results
  • WMRA Statistics – Races & Athlete Search: A powerful tool that enables users to search for specific races, athletes, and performances within the ranking system, making it easier than ever to analyze trends and statistics in mountain running.
    Access the database search: https://www.wmra.info/database-search/

UNDERSTANDING THE POINTS ALLOCATION

Points are awarded based on race category and finishing position. For instance, a victory in a Category A race grants 100 points, while subsequent positions receive scaled points accordingly. This method ensures that athletes competing at the highest levels are duly recognized for their accomplishments.

More information: https://ranking.wmra.info/calculations/ 

JOIN THE GLOBAL MOUNTAIN RUNNING COMMUNITY

The WMRA World Ranking is more than a leaderboard; it’s a celebration of the dedication, endurance, and passion that define mountain running. Whether you’re an athlete aiming for the summit, a race organizer striving for excellence, or a fan cheering from the trails, the WMRA World Ranking offers a platform to engage with the sport like never before.

For more detailed information on the ranking calculations and to explore the current standings, visit the WMRA World Ranking website.