Jacek Bedkowski

IAU Executive Council Member 2018 - present

• 2025 - 2029 IAU Vice-President
• 2021 - 2025 IAU Director
• 2018 - 2021 IAU Director

Education and Proffesional Work

A graduated in Biotechnology and Food Science with Master of Science and Engineering degree. Over 20 years’ experience in pharmaceutical field.

Running

I have been an ultrarunner since 2012, having started running in 2010. Over the years, I have achieved several personal bests in various distances:

• 100 km PB: 7:22:32
• Marathon PB: 2:41:27

Competitions as an Ultramarathon Runner

• 27th IAU 100 km World Championship in Doha, Qatar (2014)
• 22nd European Championship in Doha, Qatar (2014)
• 28th IAU 100 km World Championship in Winschoten, Netherlands (2015)
• 23rd European Championship in Winschoten, Netherlands (2015)
• 29th IAU 100 km World Championship in Los Alcazares, Spain
• 30th IAU 100 km World Championship in Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia

Official Duties

• Managed the Polish National Team at the IAU 24H World Championship in Turin, Italy (2015)
• Served as the Polish National Team Manager at the IAU 24H World Championship in Belfast, Northern Ireland (2017)

IAU

I have been serving as the IAU Director of Communication since 2018, and I have held the position of Chair of the IAU Communication Committee since 2017. In 2021, I was re-elected as IAU Director for the term of 2021-2025. During my tenure, I have made significant strides in enhancing the IAU's communication channels by establishing new platforms and ensuring timely coverage across various media. My efforts include managing pre- and post-race reports, Championship communications, and awards announcements. I have also built a global Communication Team to represent all regions and promote ultra-running on an international scale. During the IAU Congress in Albi, France, I was elected as Vice-President for the 2025-2029 term.

In addition to my communication role, I have served as project coordinator for several IAU Championships, including the 2022 IAU 24H European Championships in Italy, the 2024 IAU 100km World Championships in India, and the 2025 IAU 24H World Championships in Albi, France. I am also assigned as the project coordinator for the 2025 IAU 50 km World Championships in New Delhi, India. I have acted as Technical Delegate for several ultra races in Poland and Taiwan, which hold IAU Silver and IAU Gold Labels.

I played a key role in organizing the celebrations for the IAU's 40th anniversary throughout 2024. I am a member of the Marketing Committee, focusing on the financial development of the IAU, and I oversee the organization of the annual IAU Athlete of the Year Award. Additionally, I coordinated the IAU Global Solidarity Weekend, which took place from 2020 to 2024. Since the establishment of the IAU Athletes Commission in 2018, I have represented the IAU on this commission and will continue my involvement going forward.