Ultra Marathon des Cirques

Trail Running covering 64 km with up to 5,000 m D+ in Cilaos (La Réunion, Réunion)

Location

Cilaos, La Réunion, RéunionShow on map(21.1347° S, 55.4714° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +5,000 m

Ultra Marathon des Cirques is an endurance sporting event in Cilaos, La Réunion, RE focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, High Altitude, Island, Relay.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 64 km (64 km, +5,000 m D+), and Trail Relais à 2 (26 & 38km) (64 km, +5,000 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 (ultramarathondescirques.re).

Official website

Ultra Marathon des Cirques in Cilaos (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
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road High Altitude Island Relay Mountain

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 64 km	Trail Running	64 km	+5,000 m	688 m - 3,043 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail Relais à 2 (26 & 38km)	Trail Running	64 km	+5,000 m	688 m - 3,043 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

64 km

Elevation gain

+5,000 m D+

Elevation loss

-5,000 m D-

Altitude range

688 m - 3,043 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

15.6 % / 35 %

Course format

Loop course

64 km+5,000 m D+Peak 3,043 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 688 m to 3,043 m above sea level (+5,000 m D+, -5,000 m D-)

Peak: 3,043 m·at 12.9 km·Ø 15.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Marathon des Cirques take place?

Ultra Marathon des Cirques takes place in Cilaos, La Réunion, RE (start area at coordinates 21.1347° S, 55.4714° 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 Ultra Marathon des Cirques?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Trail 64 km (64 km, +5,000 m D+), and Trail Relais à 2 (26 & 38km) (64 km, +5,000 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ultra Marathon des Cirques?

The main competition (Trail 64 km over 64 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,000 m of elevation gain and -5,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 688 m and 3,043 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ultra Marathon des Cirques?

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