Trail Running

Grand Raid de la Réunion

Trail Running covering 51 km to 180 km with up to 10,200 m D+ in Saint-Pierre, Réunion

LocationSaint-Pierre, RéunionShow on map(21.3328° S, 55.4718° E)
Date & StatusOctober 14, 2027 to October 17, 2027Date confirmed
First edition1989
Elevation gainUp to +10,200 m

Grand Raid de la Réunion is an endurance sporting event in Saint-Pierre, RE focused on Trail Running. First held in 1989, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including The Diagonale des Fous (180 km, +10,200 m D+), Zembrocal Trail Relay (160 km, +8,460 m D+), The Bourbon Trail (106 km, +6,200 m D+), The Mascareignes (74 km, +3,800 m D+), and The Metis Trail (51 km, +2,500 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 14, 2027 to October 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (grandraid-reunion.com).

Official website
Grand Raid de la Réunion in Saint-Pierre (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

Nature & Off-RoadMountainForestHigh AltitudeIslandMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Diagonale des FousTrail Running180 km+10,200 m688 m - 4,972 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Zembrocal Trail RelayTrail Running160 km+8,460 m691 m - 4,244 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Bourbon TrailTrail Running106 km+6,200 m694 m - 3,298 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The MascareignesTrail Running74 km+3,800 m697 m - 2,293 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Metis TrailTrail Running51 km+2,500 m700 m - 1,750 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
180 km
Elevation gain
+10,200 m D+
Elevation loss
-10,200 m D-
Altitude range
688 m - 4,972 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.3 % / 20.3 %
Course format
Loop course
180 km+10,200 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS21.3328° S, 55.4718° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 688 m to 4,972 m above sea level (+10,200 m D+, -10,200 m D-)

Peak: 4,972 m·at 115.9 km·Ø 11.3 %
688 m2,116 m3,544 m4,972 m0 km36 km72 km108 km144 km180 km4,972 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Grand Raid de la Réunion take place?

Grand Raid de la Réunion takes place in Saint-Pierre, RE (start area at coordinates 21.3328° S, 55.4718° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 14, 2027 to October 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Grand Raid de la Réunion?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including The Diagonale des Fous (180 km, +10,200 m D+), Zembrocal Trail Relay (160 km, +8,460 m D+), The Bourbon Trail (106 km, +6,200 m D+), The Mascareignes (74 km, +3,800 m D+), and The Metis Trail (51 km, +2,500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Grand Raid de la Réunion?

The main competition (The Diagonale des Fous over 180 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +10,200 m of elevation gain and -10,200 m of elevation loss, ranging between 688 m and 4,972 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 Grand Raid de la Réunion?

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