“Together for a fair and responsible sport”
The Pro Trail Runners Association is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland and formed by elite athletes in the top-30 ranking of the major circuits of the world and/or professional athletes with a financial contract with a brand. Our mission is to give them a voice in order to defend their rights and interests, but also be relevant in protecting the core values of our sport: environment, antidoping, women equality, accessibility, inclusivity, diversity and a fair and healthy competition. We want to work with the different stakeholders for a better future of the sport of trail running.
Join the PTRA
You can become a member if you are you in the top 30 of ITRA rank (general index) and/or UTMB rank and/or WMRA and/or GTWS rank and/or Skyrunning of the current year or of the past 3 years or/and have a professional contract (monetary) for the practice of trail running competitions for the current year.
Fair sport
Read our Accessibility, Inclusion and Diversity Guidelines
Trail running is a very diverse sport when it comes to distances and atmosphere of the competitions. And this is one of the greatness of our sport that should be preserved. Nevertheless we want to work for a sport that shares some key values across all the different competitions, with a sport free of doping with more controls for a fair competition, and ensuring the respect for the other athletes and community around the events.
Athletes rights
We want to promote and celebrate the sport, showcasing the role and reality of the elite athletes, their passion, talent, determination, struggles and achievements. We seek to expand and realize the sport at its highest level, always remaining true to our values (fair play, sustainability, equality) and inspiring people within the trail running community and outside.
Protect our playground
Read our Environmental Ethical Boundaries
We have an important role to play in the sustainability of the sport and protection of the environment where we practice. It isn’t about being perfect environmentalists, rather about walking towards a greener sports model. We want to encourage and educate all athletes, organizers, rule makers and federations to reduce their environmental footprint and to commit to measures to ensure the sport’s sustainability.
Help funding the PTRA
You can help the PTRA to achieve its goals with a donation or paying the annual 50 euros membership fee. The funds will be used exclusively for its not-for-profit purposes and for the daily operations.
TOGETHER FOR A FAIR AND RESPONSIBLE SPORT
Helping athletes to share their opinions and be part of shaping the future of our sport.
PRO TRAIL RUNNERS ASSOCIATION 