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Montoro explained that the poster was inspired by one of his artistic lines, Minimun<\/em>, which emphasizes simplicity: \u201cWith just a few strokes, I aim to capture key moments. In this case, the figure, the mountain, and the line that connects them \u2014 symbolizing the bond between the athlete and the landscape. The work was created using ink, acrylic, and watercolor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Championship Director Alex Varela noted that Montoro was chosen due to \u201chis remarkable ability to uniquely connect mountain sports and the natural environment through minimalist, yet powerful visual expression.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Canfranc Mayor Fernando S\u00e1nchez emphasized that the World Championships will demonstrate \u201cthat rural areas are not destined to disappear, but rather are ready to lead through sustainability, quality, and strong identity.\u201d Echoing this sentiment, Isaac Claver, President of the Provincial Council of Huesca, highlighted the region\u2019s potential: \u201cHuesca has the capacity to be one of the world\u2019s most attractive destinations for adventure sports and outdoor activities. We bring a unique magic to everything we organize \u2014 a magic that radiates throughout every corner of our province.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manuel Blasco, Arag\u00f3n\u2019s Minister for the Environment and Tourism, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the event in Canfranc: \u201cTaking place in a protected natural area of the Pyrenees, this competition will provide a major boost to tourism. Sporting events are a true driver of tourism and local revitalization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tomasa Hern\u00e1ndez, Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Arag\u00f3n, congratulated Canfranc on hosting the World Championships \u201cin such a privileged natural setting\u201d and reiterated the region\u2019s ambition: \u201cWe want Arag\u00f3n to be firmly on the international map of major sporting events. These competitions are also a source of inspiration for grassroots sports, offering valuable role models for our youth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Spain\u2019s Minister Pilar Alegr\u00eda stated that \u201cCanfranc has earned the right to host this World Championship thanks to the tireless effort, passion, and commitment it has shown for many years. This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our extraordinary historical and natural heritage to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The CanfrancPirineos 2025 World Championships are organized under the umbrella of World Athletics, in collaboration with the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA), the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), and the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Spanish and Aragonese edition is set to break all previous participation records. Pre-registration closed last week with over 1,700 athletes and staff from 75 countries<\/strong>, significantly surpassing the figures from the previous Championships held in Innsbruck-Stubai in 2023. These numbers confirm the booming popularity of trail running worldwide, with annual participation growing at an estimated 21%<\/strong>, according to World Athletics data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The competition in Canfranc will feature five events: Uphill<\/em>, Classic<\/em>, and U20<\/em> in mountain running; and Short Trail<\/em> and Long Trail<\/em> in trail running. This will be the first time in history<\/strong> that Spain and the Pyrenees \u2014 Europe\u2019s second-largest mountain range \u2014 host this prestigious international event. The town of Canfranc is globally renowned for its iconic International Railway Station, which is nearing its centennial anniversary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n About Ricardo Montoro (Madrid, 1965)<\/strong> The official poster for the 2025 Mountain & Trail Running World Championships, which will take place in Canfranc from September.. 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Ricardo Montoro is a mountain guide and visual artist who has lived in the Pyrenees for several decades. Deeply connected to the world of mountains and skiing, his work has been exhibited in cities like Turin, Chamonix, Grenoble, Norway, Barcelona, Zaragoza, and Jaca. He has collaborated with national and international publications such as Desnivel<\/em>and Backline<\/em>, and with brands like Trangoworld. He has also designed ski and apparel artwork for Salomon. Montoro\u2019s art has been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions across many countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"