Grand Raid de La Réunion - La Mascareignes
October 15, 2026
Saint-Pierre (départ Diagonale des Fous) / Stade de la Redoute, Saint-Denis (arrivée) · Saint-Pierre, France
About
The Grand Raid of Réunion, also known as La Diagonale des Fous, is a historic ultra-trail race held every October on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Known for its extreme difficulty, the event features dizzying distances, impressive elevation gains, and ultra-technical trails through jungle, volcanoes, and mountain terrain. Five trail categories are offered, ranging from 51km to 180km.
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Start
Saint-Pierre (départ Diagonale des Fous) / Stade de la Redoute, Saint-Denis (arrivée)
Entry fee
260 €
Weather
Sunny 24°C
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Grand Raid de La Réunion - La Mascareignes
Your readiness
Top finishers
2025- 1B.🇫🇷23:31:54
- 2Y.🇫🇷24:27:33
- 3A.🇫🇷25:13:35
Why this race
- Diagonale des Fous is one of the most iconic ultra-trails globally
- Long-established (since 1989), independent of UTMB licensing
- Massive international field, legendary status in trail community
If you like UTMB Mont-Blanc or Western States 100, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Headlamp + spare batteries (mandatory, night sections likely)
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams + warm long-sleeve layer
- Reusable soft cup 150ml+ (no cups at aid stations)
- 2x 500ml soft flasks + electrolyte tabs and salt caps
- Trail shoes with aggressive lugs + anti-chafe cream
What you should know
- Mandatory gear checks are enforced at start and on course; missing items means disqualification.
- Course climbs from coastal heat to over 2000m; expect 25°C lows near 5°C with possible rain or fog up high.
- 74km with 3800m D+ on volcanic, rocky, root-filled singletrack; technical descents punish quads hard.
- Strict intermediate cutoffs along the route; know your barrier times or you will be pulled.
- Bib pickup requires medical certificate (or French licence) and ID; no race-morning collection.
Based on 2 sources
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.