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This study compares the running mechanics during the approach step to and the stepdown of a 10-cm expected drop, positioned halfway through a 15-m runway, with that of the level step in twelve participants at a speed of 3.5 m\/s while maintaining self-selected (17.7\u00b14.2\u00b0; mean\u00b1S.D.), posterior (1.8\u00b17.4\u00b0) and anterior (26.6\u00b15.6\u00b0) trunk leans from the vertical. Our findings reveal that the global (i.e., the spring-mass model dynamics and centre-of-mass height) and local (i.e., knee and ankle kinematics and kinetics) biomechanical adjustments during uneven running are specific to the step nature and trunk posture. Unlike the anterior-leaning posture, running with a posterior trunk lean is characterized with increases in leg angle, leg compression, knee flexion angle and moment, resulting in a stiffer knee and a more compliant spring-leg compared with self-selected condition. In the approach versus level step, reductions in the leg length and stiffness through the ankle stiffness yield lower leg force and centre-of-mass position. Contrariwise, significant increases in the leg length, angle and force, and the ankle moment, reflect in a higher centre-of-mass position during the stepdown. Plus, the ankle stiffness significantly decreases, owing to a substantially increased leg compression. Overall, the stepdown appears to be dominated by centre-of-mass height changes, regardless of having a trunk lean. Observed adjustments during uneven running can be attributed to anticipation of changes to running posture and height. 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