Hey, Runatic!
Mountain races come in different formats, including uphill-only and up-and-down courses. Distance alone doesn't describe the workload.
For the senior uphill event at the world championships, the guideline is 4–7 km with 700–1,000 meters of climbing. Quite a different “short run” from a road 5K.
Sometimes a kilometer introduces you to the third dimension. Read more
🎵 Kate Bush — Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) · Apple Music