Skip to Explorer content

Grand Raid de La Réunion

Métis Trail Réunion 2026

2026 file built solely from the organiser's official sources.

October 17, 2026Grotte du Peuplement, Saint-Paul, La Réunion

Distance
54 km
Elevation
+2,617 m

Loading route and elevation profile…

View over Mafate Cirque, crossed by the Diagonale des Fous at Grand Raid de La Réunion.
Photo:Air miasmaCC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Métis Trail Réunion 2026 route

The Métis Trail Réunion 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Grotte du Peuplement, Saint-Paul, La Réunion to Stade de La Redoute, Saint-Denis, La Réunion, with 53.9 km and 2,617 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: Association Grand Raid.

Start / area
Grotte du Peuplement, Saint-Paul, La Réunion
Finish
Stade de La Redoute, Saint-Denis, La Réunion
Edition
2026
Distance
53.9 km
Elevation gain
2,617 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 53.9 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 2,659 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: 51 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 53.9 km.
  • Source-page value: 2,500 m ascent; ascent calculated from GPX elevations: 2,659 m.

Documented checkpoints and aid stations

Aid stations or life bases: 6 · listed water points: 6 · checkpoints: 0.

  • École Bellemène · km 6 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table.
  • Îlet Savannah · km 15 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table.
  • Ratinaud – Kalla · km 22 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table.
  • Place Festival · km 29.1 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table.
  • Grande Chaloupe · km 38.2 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table.
  • Colorado · km 47.1 — Services and cutoff taken from the official 2026 PDF table.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 7 · sources with a recorded review date: 7. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 4 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Métis Trail Réunion 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.

Other catalogue routes

Reviewed information

Preparation and points to check

Race-day instructions

  • 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 Saint-Paul on 17 October at 06:00, €130, maximum 700 runners.

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The race page still carries an update warning and the route may change.
  • The official page checked on 5 October shows 51 km, 2,500 m D+ and 14 hours; the detailed source PDF retained in the dossier stated 54.1 km and 2,654 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.
  • RacePlan is not the source of any imported value.

Notable places

The Mafate cirque viewed from Grand Bénare on Réunion.
The Mafate cirque viewed from Grand Bénare on Réunion.Sylvain JORIS · CC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Check the information

Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

Race feedback

Have you already run this race?

Share your feedback: conditions, course marking, atmosphere, difficulty or tips for future participants.

No reviews yet. Be the first to share useful feedback.