Pro Trail Runners Association’s Version of the Events

PTRA distances themselves from Zach and Kilian’s post:

First of all we want to clarify that the PTRA has never been involved or even aware of the email before it became public

Again, what were you thinking.

Kilian Jornet and Zach Miller explained their motivations for sending the email and wanted to stress that their intention was not to organize a boycott

Ooops, my bad.

What’s missing from this statement, which is officially signed by the Pro Trail Runners Association Board, is any acknowledgment that there were misleading stories perpetrated by the greater trail running community. As a voice for the sport it’s important to not just play watchdog toward UTMB but also hold their own accountable and take ownership of the atmosphere that was perpetuated over the last few months.