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SoliMada Trail
Antsirabe, Madagascar
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
125 km106 km
Charity RunNature & Off-Road+5
Running Theme (Course Format & Challenge)
Stage Race Race Calendar & Dates 2026-2027
Multi-day stage races with daily timed stages and a cumulative general classification across consecutive days. Browse 153 events (36 confirmed dates) and 344 races from 1.7 km to 1,130 km.
Events15336 confirmed dates
Competitions344Races & courses
Distances1.7 - 1,130 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+6,435 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Ultra X Morocco
Ouarzazate, Morocco
November 14, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
110 km50 km25 km
DesertNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsMountain Biking
The Munga
Bloemfontein NU, South Africa
November 25, 2026 to November 30, 2026Date confirmed
1130 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Kadiouk Trail Casamanca
Ziguinchor, Senegal
November 29, 2026 to December 6, 2026Date confirmed
120 km60 km
Charity RunDesert+3
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The Treg Ennedi Trail
Fort de Fada, Chad
January 15, 2027 to January 25, 2027Date confirmed
222 km200 km100 km50 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Sahara Desert Trail Morocco
Merzouga, Morocco
January 23, 2027 to January 30, 2027Date confirmed
132 km
DesertMulti-Day+2
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Kimbia Kenya
Jacaranda, Kenya
February 7, 2027 to February 15, 2027Date confirmed
91.2 km56 km6 km3.5 km
Charity RunIsland+6
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Trail des Orchidées
Chiang Dao, Thailand
February 13, 2027 to February 21, 2027Date confirmed
90 km50 km
Nature & Off-RoadMulti-Day
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | SoliMada Trail | Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 125 km106 km |
| Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Ultra X Morocco | Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 110 km50 km25 km |
| Nov 25, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 | The Munga | Bloemfontein NU, Freistaat, ZA | Mountain Biking | 1130 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026 | Kadiouk Trail Casamanca | Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, SN | Trail Running | 120 km60 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 - Jan 25, 2027 | The Treg Ennedi Trail | Fort de Fada, Ennedi-Ouest Province, TD | Trail Running | 222 km200 km100 km50 km |
| Jan 23, 2027 - Jan 30, 2027 | Sahara Desert Trail Morocco | Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 132 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2027 - Feb 15, 2027 | Kimbia Kenya | Jacaranda, Nairobi, KE | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 91.2 km56 km6 km3.5 km |
| Feb 13, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027 | Trail des Orchidées | Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai Province, TH | Trail Running | 90 km50 km |
| Feb 27, 2027 - Mar 6, 2027 | Lapland Boreal Winter Trail |  Ivalo, Lappland, FI | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 100 km65 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027 | Hegnet Half |  Liseleje, Capital Region of Denmark, DK | Trail Running | 21.1 km1.7 km |
| Mar 13, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027 | Raidlight Desert Trophy Morocco | Zagora, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 200 km148 km98 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027 | Marathon des Sables | Ouarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet, MA | Trail Running | 250 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Multi-day stage races with daily timed stages and a cumulative general classification across consecutive days. In the RunningCompass calendar, the Stage Race theme currently spans 153 public events and 344 individual competitions, including 36 confirmed editions for 2026-2027. Each daily stage presents its own distance and elevation profile, from brisk opening stages to the queen stage. Primary disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Mountain Biking with race distances from 1.7 km to 1,130 km.
Back-to-back stage efforts reward economical climbing and disciplined post-stage recovery. Across the catalog, the most demanding courses in this category feature up to +6,435 m of climbing. Leading host destinations include Antsirabe, Ouarzazate, Bloemfontein NU, and Ziguinchor. Notable events in this category include SoliMada Trail, Ultra X Morocco, and The Munga. Every event page includes an interactive course map, elevation telemetry, GPX track downloads, and direct filters for date, distance, and destination.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What defines Stage Race events and how many races are listed in the calendar?
Multi-day stage races with daily timed stages and a cumulative general classification across consecutive days. RunningCompass currently lists 153 events with 344 individual competitions under the Stage Race theme. A total of 36 events have confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season, alongside additional races with full course profiles for season planning.
What distances and disciplines are typical for Stage Race races?
Each daily stage presents its own distance and elevation profile, from brisk opening stages to the queen stage. The 344 listed competitions span distances from 1.7 km to 1,130 km, led by Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Mountain Biking. You can narrow the calendar by 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra distance brackets using the search filters.
What terrain, elevation profile, and preparation should I expect for Stage Race?
Back-to-back stage efforts reward economical climbing and disciplined post-stage recovery. Races in this theme reach up to +6,435 m of climbing. Each event detail page provides interactive course maps, elevation gain and loss metrics, altitude ranges, and downloadable GPX files to help you plan pacing and gear.
Where do Stage Race events take place and how can I filter by region and date?
Leading host destinations include Antsirabe, Ouarzazate, Bloemfontein NU, and Ziguinchor. Notable events in this category include SoliMada Trail, Ultra X Morocco, and The Munga. Using the monthly calendar groups on this page or the linked interactive map explorer, you can filter all 153 events by country, region, month, and distance.