The first half of September 2026 delivered an incredible showcase of competitive spirit, stamina, and friendship across European Masters Athletics. From fast track and field circuits in the EMA League to rugged endurance tests at the European Masters Off-Road Running Championships (EMORRC), masters athletes from across the continent demonstrated outstanding performances.
Here is a recap of the headline events that closed out our late-summer season.
EMA League 2026: Late-Season Stages Heat Up
The 2026 edition of the EMA League continued its mission to offer high-level track and field competition for athletes aged 35+. Early September saw crucial late-season stages, including the stage in Liepāja (Latvia) on September 5, the Ąžuolas Cup in Klaipėda (Lithuania) on September 12–13 and, on the same weekend, the City of Bellinzona Meeting, to conclude the Circuit with a great attendance.
Final rankings and Fidelity awards list will be soon available. The results of these last EMA League stages are available at https://european-masters-
At the following link there is available a photo gallery of Bellinzona meeting (credits: Pasquale Buongiorno)
EMORRC 2026: Mountain & Trail Excellence in Râșnov
From September 10 to 13, 2026, the historical town of Râșnov, Romania, hosted the European Masters Off-Road Running Championships (EMORRC). Set against the dramatic backdrop of Transylvania and the Bucegi Mountains, athletes tackled three demanding courses:
- Vertical Race (3.7 km, +800 m
- Classic Up & Down (12 km, +400 m
- Trail Long Distance (40 km, +2,000 m
The atmosphere in Unirii Square in Râșnov was electric, hosting medal ceremonies, cultural performances, and post-race celebrations that brought national teams together.
Full results of EMORRC 2026 are available on the EMA website (https://drive.google.com/drive/u/3/folders/1T3ZTwZel1uge2RiG9sdsqhW22pt2MBaS), while on the LOC website (https://www.runtransylvania.com/galeria-foto-2026/) you can find almost 30000 (!) pics of the event (credits: RunTransylvania).
Thank you to the Local Organising Committees, volunteers, and athletes who made September 2026 an unforgettable month for European athletics!
Now EMA Council and Local Organisers are already working towards a great 2027, with many events and championships; first stop in January for the EMA League and in April for the first championship (EMMTRC in Ojòs).
Stay tuned, and invite more friends to enjoy the EMA Family!