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Free Running/Parcouring

UK Governing Body

- UK Parkouring Association


International Governing Body

- Parcouring - Get over it

Free Running/Parcouring Overview

Free running is a physical art, in which participants try to pass all obstacles in their path in a smooth and fluid way and has been around since the early 1980s Free runners interact with their environment using movements such as vaulting, jumping, somersaults and other acrobatic movements, creating an athletic and aesthetically pleasing way of moving. It is commonly practiced at gymnasiums and in urban areas that are cluttered with obstacles. Founded by Sébastien Foucan Free Running is an adaptation of Parcouring which was developed by David Belle. There are fundamental differences between the two disciplines; the main intention of Parcouring is to clear objects as efficiently as possible while free running emphasises self development by "following your way".


The sports first World Championships were held in Munich in 2007.