Trail Running

Marathon de Moorea

Trail Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Moorea-Maiao (Îles du Vent, French Polynesia)

LocationMoorea-Maiao, Îles du Vent, French PolynesiaShow on map(17.5388° S, 149.8295° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition1988
Elevation gainUp to +1,097 m

Marathon de Moorea is an endurance sporting event in Moorea-Maiao, Îles du Vent, PF focused on Trail Running. First held in 1988, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Forest, Island, Kids & Youth Races, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 m D+), EDT-Engie Half Marathon (21.1 km, +549 m D+), Polymat Aito Race (10 km, +260 m D+), and Aremiti Glow Run (5 km, +130 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 (mooreamarathon.com).

Official website
Marathon de Moorea in Moorea-Maiao (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

ForestIslandKids & Youth RacesNature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastNight Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonTrail Running42.2 km+1,097 m8 m - 469 mLoop courseRoute & profile
EDT-Engie Half MarathonTrail Running21.1 km+549 m11 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Polymat Aito RaceTrail Running10 km+260 m14 m - 123 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Aremiti Glow RunTrail Running5 km+130 m17 m - 72 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+1,097 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,097 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 469 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+1,097 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS17.5388° S, 149.8295° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 469 m above sea level (+1,097 m D+, -1,097 m D-)

Peak: 469 m·at 18.4 km·Ø 5.2 %
8 m162 m315 m469 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km469 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon de Moorea take place?

Marathon de Moorea takes place in Moorea-Maiao, Îles du Vent, PF (start area at coordinates 17.5388° S, 149.8295° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon de Moorea?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 m D+), EDT-Engie Half Marathon (21.1 km, +549 m D+), Polymat Aito Race (10 km, +260 m D+), and Aremiti Glow Run (5 km, +130 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon de Moorea?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,097 m of elevation gain and -1,097 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 469 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 Marathon de Moorea?

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