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Ultra Trail des Géants
Basse Vallée, Réunion
May 6, 2027Date confirmed
173.75 km
MountainHigh Altitude+4
RECountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Réunion: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
22 verified events (6 confirmed dates) and 66 races in Réunion with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events226 confirmed dates
Competitions66Races & courses
Distances5 - 271.7 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+10,657 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Lance Cpl. Jason Jimenez · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonDuathlon
Réunion Tri Tour
Saint-Leu, Réunion
September 25, 2027Date confirmed
271.7 km267 km264 km237 km+4
IslandNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Alexandre Péribé · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Grand Raid de la Réunion
Saint-Pierre, Réunion
October 14, 2027 to October 17, 2027Date confirmed
180 km160 km106 km74 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Vater_fotografo from Palermo, Italia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonDuathlon
Triathlon du Colosse
Saint-André, Réunion
Date to be announcedDate TBA
51.5 km27.5 km10.4 km
IslandSeaside & Coast+4
Photo: Alexandre Péribé · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
La salazienne
Salazie, Réunion
Date to be announcedDate TBA
55 km31 km20 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: john bristow · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlonDuathlon
Triathlon 0-3000
Saint-Pierre, Réunion
Date to be announcedDate TBA
56.5 km55 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Alexandre Péribé · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
La Dionysienne
Saint-Denis, Réunion
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
IslandNature & Off-Road
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrun
SwimRun Show
Saint-Denis, Réunion
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17.1 km11 km
IslandSeaside & Coast+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 | Ultra Trail des Géants | Basse Vallée, Réunion, RE | Trail Running | 173.75 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2027 | Réunion Tri Tour | Saint-Leu, Saint-Paul, RE | TriathlonDuathlon | 271.7 km267 km264 km237 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2027 - Oct 17, 2027 | Grand Raid de la Réunion | Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre, RE | Trail Running | 180 km160 km106 km74 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Triathlon du Colosse | Saint-André, Saint-Benoît, RE | TriathlonDuathlon | 51.5 km27.5 km10.4 km |
| Date to be announced | La salazienne | Salazie, RE | Trail Running | 55 km31 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Triathlon 0-3000 | Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre, RE | TriathlonDuathlon | 56.5 km55 km |
| Date to be announced | La Dionysienne | Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, RE | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | SwimRun Show | Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, RE | Swimrun | 17.1 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | 10 km de Saint-André | Saint-André, Saint-Benoît, RE | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail la Boucle du Bassin Vital | Saint-Paul, Saint-Paul, RE | Trail Running | 23 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Marathon des Cirques | Cilaos, La Réunion, RE | Trail Running | 64 km |
| Date to be announced | The Full Diag | Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis, RE | Walking & Hiking | 136 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Réunion in africa is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 22 public events and 66 individual races, including 6 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Triathlon, and Duathlon. Key host locations include Basse Vallée, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre, and Saint-André. Notable events in the selection include Ultra Trail des Géants, Réunion Tri Tour, and Grand Raid de la Réunion.
Race distances span from 5 km to 271.7 km, reaching up to +10,657 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Réunion includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Réunion?
RunningCompass currently lists 22 verified events with 66 individual races in Réunion. A total of 6 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Ultra Trail des Géants, Réunion Tri Tour, and Grand Raid de la Réunion.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Réunion?
Events in Réunion focus on Trail Running, Triathlon, and Duathlon. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 271.7 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Basse Vallée, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierre, and Saint-André.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Réunion?
The most selective courses in Réunion climb up to +10,657 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Réunion?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
