TORX – the Next Global Circuit

15 February 2023

You know that Oprah meme, with the cars…? You get a global running circuit, and you get one, and you get one.

Everyone seems to be jumping on the ‘circuit’ bandwagon.

Here are TOR’s requirements to join their global tour:

Events with at least one race of 100km or more
Race evaluation by iTra – International Trail Running Association (www.itra.run)
Top locations in terms of landscape, history and tradition
Proven experience in organising trail running competitions
Event committed to being eco-responsible

And more from their white paper:

The TORX® eXperience is a network of competitions united by the TORX® experience and values.

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Becoming part of the TORX® eXperience means more opportunities for partnerships with sponsors, institutions and investors in general…

A sign that our sport is still very much in an upward trajectory and has room to grow. Also, good to see that UTMB/Ironman is not running away with this global expansion and others are following and offering alternatives. Healthy competition is always good and will keep organizers on their toes.