On October 29, in Transpeneda–Gerês, Portugal, Corrine Malcolm, along with a few other US female trail runners will compete at the IAU Trail World Championships. The team was comprised of 5 runners per Men/Women, but due to injury, a few will be unable to participate. They are set to tackle a “technical point to point 85 km course through Parque National Peneda-Geres along the mountainous border with Spain. 2016 is the second year this event has been designated a ‘world championship’ by IAAF and the first year the American team will receive travel funding from USA Track & Field.”

“Braga, an hour away from Oporto International Airport, will host the national teams.”

The team was initially comprised of YiOu Wang, Mario Mendoza, Devon Yanko, Alex Varner, Corrine Malcolm, Ryan Bak, Larisa Dannis, Tyler Sigl, Sabrina Little and Jared Burdick. Get to know your USA Trail World team here: http://trailrunner.com/trail-news/team-usa-for-the-2016-iau-trail-championships-announced/. Despite injuries, the team will not be taking alternates.

Wishing all the good fortune to our dear teammate and the US team as they travel and compete in Portugal next weekend! Stay alert on our FB page or at IAU’s Twitter page for current updates! Good luck Corrine!