Championnat de Trail 2026
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These trails are the national trail running Championships. Both the short & the long races start & finish at Petrin.
The long trail is a challenging route, just as a Championship race should be!
The SHORT trail is an easy route, with two short, technical descents but essentially it is a fast race on a relaxed route. But of course this depends on how fast you push yourself!
The LONG trail route has been changed in 2026 to remove the ultra-technical sections which slowed the race, but to add some easy climbs. This means that trailers need excellent endurance capacity as the route is less technical which makes for more running over the 32 km.
The Long Championnat race is ITRA-registered and so all finishers have their race recorded and their international ranking updated.
Remember that only Mauritian nationals can be national Champions, Of course, trailers of ALL nationalities can participate and receive their league points.
Races
Championnat de Trail Court (12km)
Please carry a charged mobile telephone
An easy route in the national park, much on open tracks with two short, technical descents and gradual ascents.
An easy flat start, gradually descending the first 4km, with a steep downhill to the head of Mare aux Joncs waterfall, then up to Macchabe kiosk and a short technical descent down Zepol path, then a gradual climb and flat return back to Petrin.
Obligatory Equipment
Wear good-grip shoes for the descents & carry a charged phone.
Categories
| Category | Age Range | Birth Year Range | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 50 - 59 | 1967 - 1976 | Short League |
| Veteran | 40 - 49 | 1977 - 1986 | Short League |
| Seniors | 20 - 39 | 1987 - 2006 | Short League |
| Juniors | 19 and less | 2007 and after | Short League |
| Grand Master | 60 and more | 1966 and before | Short League |
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Championnat de Trail Long (32km)
There are three technical descents and three stiff ascents - a real test of endurance and athletic capacity.
Be absolutely sure that you are fit and capable of meeting these challenges.
The route of the Championship is taxing and reserved for experienced trailers.
Le 32 km est difficile et reservé aux coureurs experimentés.
LĂ©course 32 km li esstra difisil. Pa dire pane dire!
An easy flat & muddy 6km to the 3km descent of Parakeet, then over the Black River, up Camphriers and down Fil followed by a second 5km climb through Brise Fer to an easy flat 5km around Mare Longue, followed by a casse-pieds descent and climb from the Mare aux Joncs cascade, leading to the short by technical Zepol descent and then the 5km undulating fast climb back up again to Petrin.
Obligatory Equipment
- Mobile Phone (MyT recommended - better coverage in the Gorges) - this is OBLIGATORY
- Water reserve - Minimum 1.5 litre
- Food reserve
- Whistle
- Recommended: Survival blanket 1.40m x 2m minimum
- Recommended: Adhesive elastic band enable making a bandage or a strapping (mini 100cm x 6 cm)
Categories
| Category | Age Range | Birth Year Range | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | 50 - 59 | 1967 - 1976 | Long League |
| Veteran | 40 - 49 | 1977 - 1986 | Long League |
| Seniors | 39 and less | 1987 and after | Long League |
| Grand Master | 60 and more | 1966 and before | Long League |