The La Mascareignes 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.
The route is listed from Hell-Bourg, La Réunion to Stade de La Redoute, Saint-Denis, La Réunion, with 73.8 km and 4,192 m D+ on the page.
Listed organiser: Association Grand Raid.
Start / area
Hell-Bourg, La Réunion
Finish
Stade de La Redoute, Saint-Denis, La Réunion
Edition
2026
Distance
73.8 km
Elevation gain
4,192 m D+
GPX track and calculated values
Calculated values for this track: 73.7 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 3,923 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.
These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.
Source-page value: 74 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 73.7 km.
Source-page value: 3,800 m ascent; ascent calculated from GPX elevations: 3,923 m.
Documented checkpoints and aid stations
Aid stations or life bases: 7 · listed water points: 7 · checkpoints: 2.
Plaine des Merles · km 15.9 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T06:10:00+04:00.
RF — start of the Scout trail · km 18.1 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T06:40:00+04:00.
Îlet à Malheur – École · km 25.4 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T08:45:00+04:00.
Deux Bras · km 33 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T10:45:00+04:00.
Dos d'Âne · km 38 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T13:00:00+04:00.
Chemin Ratinaud · km 41.4 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T14:00:00+04:00.
Place Festival – La Possession · km 48.8 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T15:45:00+04:00.
Grande Chaloupe · km 58.4 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T18:35:00+04:00.
Colorado · km 67.7 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table. Second wave: cutoff 2026-10-16T20:55:00+04:00.
Sources reviewed
Official sources: 8 · sources with a recorded review date: 8. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.
Latest recorded check: 4 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the La Mascareignes 2026 GPX available?
Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.
Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?
No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.
Respect the cutoffs according to their eliminatory or indicative status in the official PDF.
Check for route and safety updates before the start.
Organiser data checked on 5 October: start in Hell-Bourg on 16 October at 01:00, €160, maximum 1,600 runners.
Differences and information still uncertain
These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.
Two waves start at 01:00 and 01:10; the second wave's cutoffs are kept in the evidence for each point.
The race page still carries an update warning and the route may change.
The official page checked on 5 October shows 74 km, 3,800 m D+ and 21 hours; the detailed source PDF retained in the dossier stated 74.7 km and 3,832 m D+.
The 2026 regulations are published in HTML; no common regulations PDF was found.
Exact products and quantities remain unknown when they are not published.
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