Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners
| File:GOMU logo.jpg | |
| Sport | Ultramarathon and Multiday race |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | GOMU |
| Founded | 2021 |
| President | Trishul Cherns (CAN) |
| Chairman | Yiannis Kouros (Vice-President) (GRE) |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners (GOMU) was founded in October 2021 to recognize Multiday race World Records that are not recognized by the International Association of Ultrarunners.[1][2]
History
In September 2021, the International Association of Ultrarunners announced the removal of several multiday events being recognized as IAU World Records, including the six-day event that has historical significance dating back to the 1700s.[3][4] After an uproar by Ultramarathon historians and runners, the IAU admitted their mistake and added back six-days, which is recognized as an IAU World Best.[3][5] However, 1000km and 1000 miles are no longer recognized by the IAU as World Records or Bests.[6]
GOMU was created to recognize the IAU-ratified World Records for 48 hours and 6 days, along with many other multiday records. They recognize standard times/distances for 48 hours, 72 hours, 6 days, 10 days, 500 miles, 1000 miles, 2000 miles, 3000 miles, 3100 miles, 500 km, 1000 km, 2000 km, 3000 km, 4000 km, and 5000 km. They also recognize records for a number of non-standard formats (4 days to 49 days, 200 miles to 2900 miles, and 300 km to 4900 km).[7]
GOMU was also created to host World Championships for 48 hours and 6 days, "...to encourage multi-day athletes from many nations and of all calibers to come together to compete on a level playing field and to aspire after world, national, age group, and personal records."[2] The first GOMU 48 hr World Championship was held in Sept. 2022 in Hainsport, NJ.[8][4][9]
Events
| Event | Frequency | First Year |
|---|---|---|
| World Events | ||
| GOMU 48 hour World Championship | Annual | 2022 |
| GOMU 48 hour World Championship | Annual | 2023 |
| GOMU 6 Days World Championship | Annual | 2023 |
| GOMU 48 hour World Championship | Annual | 2024 |
See also
- Multi-day race
- Ultramarathon
- International Association of Ultrarunners
External links
- Official website
- multidays.com Global Multi-day Races & Events Calendar
References
- ↑ Bedkowski, Jacek. "IAU Records". IAU - International Association of Ultrarunners. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "GOMU - Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners - Mission Statement". www.gomu.org. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Crockett, Davy (November 2021). "Six-Day Race Part 1: The Birth (1773-1870)". Ultrarunning History. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Beasley, Jared (2022-09-17). "Their Sport Is on the Verge of Extinction. These Runners Won't Give It Up". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ "IAU World Records Guidelines" (PDF). International Association of Ultrarunners. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ↑ Bedkowski, Jacek. "Rankings & Records". IAU - International Association of Ultrarunners. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ "GOMU - Global Organization of Multi-Day Ultramarathoners". www.gomu.org. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ↑ "DUV Ultra Marathon Statistics". statistik.d-u-v.org. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ↑ "GOMU 48 Hour World Championships". Ultra Running Magazine. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
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