Building the Future of Trail Running: One Hundred Launches Candidate Event Program
A structured, merit-based pathway for races to meet global standards and earn their place in the One Hundred World Championship
The One Hundred World Championship has launched its Candidate Event Program, a new pathway for races aspiring to become part of the global series.
As trail running continues to grow rapidly around the world, the program provides a formal evaluation period and structured framework designed to ensure that events joining the series meet the standards expected of a world championship-level platform.
Under the Candidate Event Program, races are assessed across a comprehensive set of criteria, including safety and medical planning, course design and integrity, race operations, brand presentation, communications, athlete experience, and environmental stewardship. During this evaluation phase, participating races are publicly recognised as Official Candidate Events of the One Hundred World Championship. While not yet part of the official calendar, this designation signals that the event is actively progressing toward potential inclusion in the series.
Progression is not automatic. Events must demonstrate strong performance against the assessment framework and align with the long-term development of the global race calendar.
For athletes, the program reinforces the credibility of the One Hundred ecosystem by ensuring that every race connected to the championship meets consistent global standards while still preserving the unique character of each destination and community. For race organisers, it offers a transparent, merit-based pathway into the series, supported by a clear structure designed to elevate operational delivery and athlete experience to a world-class level.
“Trail running is growing incredibly quickly, but with that growth comes a responsibility to protect the quality and integrity of the sport,” said One Hundred Chairman João Andrade. “The Candidate Event Program ensures that events joining the One Hundred World Championship demonstrate the operational maturity, safety standards, and athlete-first philosophy expected of a global championship series.”
The first four Candidate Events will be announced shortly, marking the next step in the continued expansion of the One Hundred World Championship and its global race network.
