The Organising Committee for the World Masters Mountain Running Championships (WMMRC) 2026 confirms that the official event website is now live and athlete registrations are open for the championship weekend in Janské Lázn, Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), 26–28 June 2026.

The official WMMRC 2026 website is live with race details, schedules, maps/GPX, accommodation tips, and local guidance: https://wmmrc2026.maratonstav.cz/en

Registration is open with a tiered fee calendar—early entry is recommended to secure preferred pricing and team planning. A continually updated start-list/entry section will keep participants and managers informed as national delegations submit their rosters.

https://registrace2.onlinesystem.cz/detail/event/068ad46d-c1cb-4a45-b5e4-084ef55e363c

• Uphill: approx. 5 km with ~740 m of climbing, Friday 26 June 2026, 13:00. A sharp ascent from the colonnade area up to Černá hora, designed for pure vertical specialists.
• Long Distance: approx. 21 km with ~1,200 m of ascent, Saturday 27 June 2026, 08:30. A classic mountain half-marathon profile on varied terrain, starting and finishing by the town colonnade.
• Up & Downhill: approx. 9 km with ~550 m of elevation, Sunday 28 June 2026, 09:00. A fast, technical circuit that rewards smart pacing and confident descending.

All three races are centred around the town core to simplify transfers, support team logistics, and maximise the championship atmosphere for athletes and supporters.

The World Masters Mountain Running Championships unite athletes from masters age groups around the globe in a celebration of uphill running, national pride, and lifelong sport. After the success of Meduno 2025, the 2026 edition in Janské Lázně builds on a proven formula: welcoming host communities, clear race formats, and courses that showcase the character of the mountains.