| Sport | Mountain running |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Continent | Africa (CAA) |
The African Mountain Running Championships was an annual Mountain running competition organized by the CAA for athletes representing the countries of its member associations. The event was established in 2009 and ceased in 2014. [1]
| Year | City | Country | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 2009 | Obudu Ranch Park, Cross River State |  | November 28 |
| II | 2010 | Obudu Ranch Park, Cross River State | | November 27 |
| III | 2011 | Obudu Ranch Park, Cross River State | | November 28 |
| IV | 2012 | Obudu Ranch Park, Cross River State | | November 17 |
| V | 2013 | Obudu Ranch Park, Cross River State | | November 23 |
| VI | 2014 | Obudu Ranch Park, Cross River State | | November 8 |
Complete results were published. [1]
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