World Trail Measures embodies diversity, respect, sustainability and independence
This is a framework for trail running and ultramarathons.

The World Trail Majors is a framework for trail running and ultramarathon events that embodies the values ​​of diversity, respect, sustainability, and independence. The framework brings together great races and race organizers from around the world, leveraging their local knowledge to deliver a new, community-centric, global racing experience.

Trail running and ultramarathon events have undergone a complex and sometimes unpredictable evolution. To guide the evolution of the sport in the right direction, several race organizers have combined their decades of accumulated knowledge and experience to form a framework that preserves the original spirit of trail running and ultramarathon events.

The fundamentals of this World Trail Majors competition are solid and simple.

• DiversityIt means embracing the diverse aspects of trail running and further enhancing the sport as a cultural and social activity. Trail running and ultramarathons are extremely diverse and varied sports. Each race is unique, varying in distance and terrain, offering athletes an endless variety of experiences. Diversity is one of the core values ​​of trail running and must be cherished.
• RespectIt means caring for the environment of the race location and having the desire to improve it. The scenery of the race location you will be participating in has been there since before the birth of this sport. Respect the natural environment and local customs. It is important to strive to improve both the activity through trail running and the local community and the environment. Activities in nature must always be treated with respect and care for the natural environment. Please keep in mind that our activities have an impact not only on sport but also on the local area and the whole world.
• identityThis means that each event will be inspired by its local environment and the stories it tells, developing a unique and vibrant personality that will create a lasting legacy for the athletes, race officials and local communities that will make each event an unforgettable and incredible sporting experience.

The World Trail Majors is not primarily intended to solve the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport, but rather is a framework created to provide inspiration to all runners and event organizers and to point the way to new developments.

Affiliated Races

• ANTA GUANJUN HONG KONG 100: Hong Kong, a megacity of 740 million people, is always close to the Anta Guanjun Hong Kong 100, a 100-kilometer race. But despite its name, the race never sets foot on the city's paved roads. 2026/01/22-25 Hong Kong
• BLACK CANYON ULTRAS PRESENTED BY HOKA: The Black Canyon Ultra is a two-day, one-way race, held over two consecutive weekends, consisting of a 50km and a 100km course on a national trail consisting of singletrack, jeep trails, and a former stagecoach road. February 14-15, 2026, Arizona, USA
• THE NORTH FACE TRANSGRANCANARIA: This race has it all: beaches and mountains, forests and deserts, cities and picturesque villages. Cool nights and hot mornings - contrasting environments appear one after the other. The original and most widely known main race is 126km. Runners will experience a mentally and physically demanding journey, making this ultra unforgettable. 2026/03/04-08 Gran Canaria, Spain
• Mt. FUJI100: Dream - that's the word that best describes Mt. FUJI 100. The main event is a long distance race of 100 miles (160km) set at the foot of Mount Fuji. It's also an opportunity to experience the millennium-old culture that Japan has nurtured while running at the foot of Japan's highest peak. 2026/04/24-26 Japan
• MIUT – MADEIRA ISLAND ULTRA-TRAIL: The signature event is the 118km Ultra Trail with a cumulative elevation gain of approximately 6,000m. Every April, the race crosses the Portuguese island of Madeira from west to south, passing through breathtaking landscapes. The dense vegetation, including the virgin laurel forests that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sheer cliffs, and views of the Atlantic Ocean make this race a truly magical experience. April 25-26, 2026, Madeira, Portugal
• SOUTH DOWNS WAY 100: This 100-mile (160km) one-way race takes place on the historic South Downs Way National Trail, which runs through southern England. The race travels through rolling hills, passes by the remains of an ancient Roman fort, and connects picturesque villages. This race is not just about distance and speed, but also a physical journey through the history and scenery engraved in the land. 2026/06/13-14 UK
• QUEBEC MEGA TRAIL: Considered one of Canada's most prestigious ultra races, the 135km Quebec Mega-Trail is the queen of the eight-race festival weekend. The rugged and spectacular trail winds through the foothills of the vast Laurentian Mountains, with views of the majestic St. Lawrence and Sainte-Anne River valleys. July 2-5, 2026, Quebec, Canada
• VIETNAM MOUNTAIN MARATHON PRESENTED BY KAILAS FUGA: Founded in 2013, this is Vietnam's oldest ultra-trail race, currently attracting up to 5,000 runners from 50 countries. The race takes place in Sapa, a mountainous region north of the capital, Hanoi. The race leads runners into high mountains and then down into deep valleys lined with rice terraces. The lives of diverse ethnic minorities live here, making this race both a trail run and an adventure to discover culture. September 17-20, 2026, Vietnam
• GRAMPIANS PEAKS TRAIL 100 MILER : This race allows you to experience the great outdoors of Australia. The recently developed, world-class Grampians Peaks Trail is 98% single track and traverses the Gariward/Grampians mountain range from Mount Zero in the north to Dunkled in the south. November 5-8, 2026, Victoria, Australia
• RMB ULTRA-TRAIL CAPE TOWN: The southernmost tip of the African continent - a special place where the solitary nature along the Atlantic Ocean coexists with the international charm of the city. This is the RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town. Held every November, this event is considered the most important ultra race in Africa, attracting over 2,000 runners from 47 countries. This race, which crosses the border between city and nature, is also a journey to experience the land of Cape Town itself. 20-22 November 2026, South Africa