European Masters Athletics (EMA) is proud to announce the inaugural experimental edition of the EMA Off-Road Running Circuit, a circuit dedicated to Master athletes featuring mountain, vertical, and off-road running events. The League’s objectives are:

• To provide optimal conditions for athletes to achieve outstanding performances.
• To increase competition opportunities in a stimulating and diverse environment.
• To foster greater interaction and cultural exchange among athletes.
• To offer a broad range of participation options throughout the season.
• To promote the diversity of the participating athletes.

The organizational focus will be on delivering well-structured, efficient events that create the best conditions for participants to excel and enjoy the experience.

Participation in the EMA Off-Road Running League is open to all athletes who meet the Masters Off-Road running criteria, specifically those aged 35-79, and who hold a valid license from their respective Federation, in accordance with WMA rules. Exception will be the long distance (65km) in Camporredondo, which participation is limited to the age of 70, due the national Spanish regulation.

Please note, the EMA Off-Road Running League is not a championship event, and athletes will not officially represent their countries in these events.

The League is also open to non-European athletes, who will compete for individual event prizes as well as final awards.

The EMA Off-Road Running Circuit will feature both individual event rankings and a final overall ranking for the Circuit.

Each Local Organizing Committee (LOC) may offer one or more events (such as uphill, vertical, mountain run, trail, etc.), with the winners and age category champions awarded prizes according to their local regulations. Each event will have a dedicated section on the EMA website.

• The LOC may, at their discretion, register and award athletes under the age of 35 and over 80. However, for the purposes of the EMA Circuit’s final rankings, only Masters athletes aged 35-79 will be eligible for inclusion.
• Final Ranking Eligibility:
  To qualify for the EMA final rankings, athletes must participate in at least two events across different locations.
  
• Point Allocation:
  The winner of each event (overall and in each age category) will receive 1 point, with subsequent positions awarded points as follows (2 points for second place, 3 points for third, etc.).
  EMA will consider the best two performances from each athlete when calculating the final standings.
  The first three male and female athletes will be ranked as follows:
  • Overall Winners
  • Age Category Winners (M/W 35-75)

In the event of a tie, the athlete with the higher finishing position in the events will be ranked higher. Should a further tie occur, the number of races in which the athlete participated will be considered as a tie-breaker.

A special prize will be awarded to all athletes who participate in at least three stages of the Circuit, regardless of their overall results.The official award ceremony will be held during the 2026 EMA Off-Road Running Championship. In the event the participant is not present at the ceremony, arrangements will be made for the delivery of the prize.

RESULTS

• Stage 1: Montée du Ventoux