The MUT Council now represents the disciplines of mountain running, ultrarunning, and trail running to the Men's, Women's, and Masters LDR committees within the new LDR Division of USATF.

MUT focuses on Ultrarunning (all distances beyond the standard 26.2 miles marathon, whether road, trail, or track), Mountain Running (distances usually between 5km and the marathon, with substantial elevation change--i.e., running up and down mountains, and usually on unpaved surfaces), and Trail Running (running at sub-ultra distances on trails through woods, forests, etc., but not necessarily with substantial elevation change).

With regard to Ultrarunning, MUT is responsible for the governance, development, and administrative involvement of USATF in ultras. This includes road, track, and trail ultras, from just over 26 miles up through multi-day events.

MUT can be a helpful resource for ultrarunners and ultra race directors in the areas of:

                                     Event sanctioning (and insurance)
                                     Course measurement and certification
                                     USATF competition rules
                                     Requirements for records
                                     USATF membership
                                     Other related issues

MUT is also responsible for the annual USA National Ultrarunning Championships, and for the USA National Ultra Team. MUT works closely with the AUA on international ultra issues and programs involving American athletes and/or events.

To learn more about the MUT Council or to provide your ultrarunning comments, please contact one of the MUT ultra representatives listed below: