Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Dodo Trail

Trail Running covering 5 km to 49.3 km with up to 3,500 m D+ in Le Morne (Rivière Noire, Mauritius)

LocationLe Morne, Rivière Noire, MauritiusShow on map(20.4450° S, 57.3285° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,500 m

Dodo Trail is an endurance sporting event in Le Morne, Rivière Noire, MU focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Relay, Mountain.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Xtreme 50KM (49.3 km, +3,500 m D+), Squad 50 (49.3 km, +3,500 m D+), Trooper 25KM (25 km, +1,500 m D+), Venture 10KM (10 km, +400 m D+), and Rookie 5KM (5 km, +190 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dodotrail.com).

Official website
Dodo Trail in Le Morne (Work: "Piton de La Fournaise - Paysage de l'île de La Réunion", Photo: Alexandre Péribé, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Piton de La Fournaise - Paysage de l'île de La Réunion" · Photo: Alexandre Péribé · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

ForestNature & Off-RoadRelayMountainHigh AltitudeIsland

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Xtreme 50KMTrail Running49.3 km+3,500 m8 m - 1,478 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Squad 50Trail Running49.3 km+3,500 m11 m - 1,481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trooper 25KMTrail Running25 km+1,500 m14 m - 644 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Venture 10KMTrail Running10 km+400 m17 m - 185 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Rookie 5KMTrail Running5 km+190 m20 m - 100 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
49.3 km
Elevation gain
+3,500 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,500 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 1,478 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
14.2 % / 25.6 %
Course format
Loop course
49.3 km+3,500 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS20.4451° S, 57.3285° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 1,478 m above sea level (+3,500 m D+, -3,500 m D-)

Peak: 1,478 m·at 25.1 km·Ø 14.2 %
8 m498 m988 m1,478 m0 km9.9 km19.7 km29.6 km39.4 km49.3 km1,478 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Dodo Trail take place?

Dodo Trail takes place in Le Morne, Rivière Noire, MU (start area at coordinates 20.445° S, 57.3285° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Dodo Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Xtreme 50KM (49.3 km, +3,500 m D+), Squad 50 (49.3 km, +3,500 m D+), Trooper 25KM (25 km, +1,500 m D+), Venture 10KM (10 km, +400 m D+), and Rookie 5KM (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Dodo Trail?

The main competition (Xtreme 50KM over 49.3 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,500 m of elevation gain and -3,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 1,478 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Dodo Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dodotrail.com).