WORLD ALLIANCE OF FITNESS BY RUNNING INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (WAFRIF)
The World Alliance Of Fitness By Running International Federation (WAFRIF) is the global governing body for fitness running, dedicated to the development, standardization, and promotion of this sport worldwide.
Fitness running is a unique blend of modern endurance, strength, and aerobic training with deep roots in traditional sports. Many of the training methods used in fitness running are inspired by historical running techniques, indigenous endurance practices, and traditional strength-building exercises from various cultures. FRIF aims to revive and integrate traditional endurance training principles with modern sports science to create a well-rounded approach to fitness.
Through advanced training methodologies, standardized coaching programs, and official competitions, we strive to expand the reach of fitness running and elevate its global recognition.
The Connection Between Fitness Running & Traditional Sports
Fitness running is deeply connected to historical and cultural sports practices. Many traditional societies used running, strength training, and endurance-based exercises for survival, communication, and physical preparedness. Some key connections include:
Tribal endurance running, used for long-distance travel, hunting, and survival.
Ancient strength-based sports, such as stone lifting, javelin throwing, and traditional weighted exercises.
Martial arts training, incorporating speed, agility, and endurance-based movements.
By preserving these valuable traditions, WAFRIF integrates classic athletic wisdom with cutting-edge fitness training, offering athletes a new pathway for physical and mental excellence on an international level.
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Our Services & Programs
✅ International Coaching Certification – A structured five-level coaching system.
✅ Official Refereeing Programs – Professional training for competition officials.
✅ Athlete Development Programs – Tailored training for runners of all levels.
✅ Global Events & Competitions – Organizing international fitness running championships.
✅ Education & Research – Collaborating with sports science institutions.
Headquarters & Regional Offices
Main Headquarters: Ifflandstraße 38, 30169 Hannover, Germany
Regional Offices:
Canada :
official representative in Saeed Sabibi
WhatsApp phone number: +16132610452
Oceania country of Australia :
official representative in Khorsand yosofzai
WhatsApp phone number: +61467245491
Email :
Europe, Turkey :
official representative in Adnan Karasakal
WhatsApp phone number: +905434125838
Asia, India:
official representative in Jhala Mukund
WhatsApp phone number: +91 90983 35183
President of the African Confederation :
Prof. Dr. Amb Julius Oyengbowman Iyare
WhatsApp phone number : +2348119271947
Official representative and president of the Confederation of African FitnessRunning Federation
Our official representative in USA
AGORA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY USA DOCTORATE SCHOOL
WhatsApp:0016282511366
Lewes, DELAWARE 19958 (USA)
PRIME LIGHT UNIVERSITY, USA
Contact Us:
President of the World Federation of Fitness Running, Dr.GM. Emad Faraji
📞 Phone President of the World Federation : 00989360847117
📧 Email:
Website: www.fitnessrunning.org
Follow Us on Social Media
Instagram: fitness_running_federation