IAU World 50K Championships

About Us

The IAU & WMA 50km World Championships is one of the premier events in the global ultrarunning calendar, organized by the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) in collaboration with the World Masters Athletics (WMA), Indian Athletics and NEB Sports. Spanning a distance of 50 kilometers, this prestigious ultramarathon bridges the gap between traditional marathons and longer endurance events, attracting top-tier ultrarunners from across the world.

Participation in the championship is highly competitive and determined by national qualification standards, with each country’s ultrarunning federation selecting athletes based on strict performance criteria. This ensures a field composed of elite-level runners, each capable of sustaining remarkable speed and endurance over extended distances.

Renowned for its fast-paced competition and high-caliber field, the IAU & WMA 50km World Championships test not only physical stamina but also mental resilience. Athletes must navigate the fine balance between pace and preservation to succeed.

Beyond the intense competition, the championship serves as a global stage for ultrarunning—promoting the sport’s visibility and growth while fostering international camaraderie among athletes. It celebrates human endurance at its finest and provides a platform for runners to achieve personal and national glory.

Race Categories

IAU 50K World Championships

  • Date: 07 Dec 2025
  • Start Time: 04:00 am
  • Finish Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: JLN Stadium, New Delhi

WMA 50K World Championships

  • Date: 07 Dec 2025
  • Start Time: 04:00 am
  • Finish Time: 10:00 am
  • Venue: JLN Stadium, New Delhi

Competition

Men’s individual Competition

Women’s individual Competition

Men’s Team Competition

Women’s Team Competition

Eligibility

The IAU 50K WC are only for the athletes and the team officially entered by IAU Member Federations. Only athletes and teams officially registered by their National Federation will count for the Championships teams’ result. Every Country can send 9 men and 9 women with a maximum number of officials according to team number (1-6 athletes: 3 officials, 7-12 athletes: 6 officials, 13-18 athletes: 9 officials).

For the individual results, it will only rank the performances(km) of the athletes in each delegation.

For the teams’ results, only 6 per team, the delegation will be ranked according to the addition of the performances(km) of their 3 best athletes in the team. During the Award Ceremony, IAU medals will be given to 6 athletes and the team leader. Team leader must confirm the names of these 6 athletes who will be ranked in the team competition before the Technical Meeting (at the Outfit Meeting).

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