We are pleased to announce that the 2026 IAU 100 km World Championships have been awarded to Spain. The Championships will take place on September 20th, 2026, in Ames, Spain. The Championship will be organised by the Local Organising Committee in partnership with the Athletics Federation of Spain (REFA).
Congrats to the Ayuntamiento de Ames / RFEA for getting their application selected to host the IAU 100km World Championsips. We at the IAU believe in ensuring that we work hard to secure the championship sites for our athletes. Being former athletes ourselves, we appreciate the fact that championships are an integral part of the progression of athletes. We look forward to seeing you all in Spain.
Nadeem Khan, IAU President
Ames, (A Coruña), Spain is a municipality in Galicia, just outside Santiago de Compostela, known for its strong community atmosphere and scenic surroundings—making it a fitting host for an international sporting event.
