June 22, 2024 – Palencia. Athletes from 15 countries competed in the U18 International Mountain Running Cup today, bringing together exciting young talent from all over the world. Runners travelled from countries including Mexico, Slovenia, Hungary, the United States and Bulgaria to take part. The host race for this, the 17^th edition of the Cup, was the stunning Montaña Palentina, in the province of Palencia, Spain.

The 2024  Valsir Mountain Running World Cup started with a bang today (June 21) at Broken Arrow in Palisades Tahoe, California. In a double header weekend the first gold label short uphill race, the Broken Arrow VK, kicked off proceedings. And we still have the first gold label long mountain race to look forward to on Sunday in the 23k Broken Arrow Skyrace.

This Saturday, Spain's stunning Montaña Palentina, in the province of Palencia, will be the backdrop for the 17th edition of the U18 International Mountain Running Cup. The event will see over 100 young athletes from 16 countries including France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland & Ulster, Mexico, Slovenia, Sierra Leone, Hungary, the United States, Bulgaria, England, Scotland, and Poland. The opening ceremony, featuring the parade of nations and the official photo, will take place on Friday at 5:30 PM.

The 2024  Valsir Mountain Running World Cup kicks off in style on Friday 21^st June at Broken Arrow in Palisades Tahoe, California. We will launch this year’s competition with the Broken Arrow VK, our first short uphill gold label race, then follow that up swiftly with the 23k Broken Arrow Skyrace, our first long gold label race, on Sunday 23^rd.

With just 10 days until the 2024 Valsir World Mountain Running World Cup kicks off, anticipation is at an all-time high. Shoes are being laced and hearts are racing with excitement.