54km from Réunion's northwest coast to Saint-Denis — the festival's accessible entry
The most accessible event in the Grand Raid festival, covering 54 kilometers and 2,650 meters of elevation gain starting from the Grotte du Peuplement on Réunion's northwest coast in Saint-Paul. The course winds through forests and hills to the Stade de la Redoute in Saint-Denis, sharing the same iconic finish as all Grand Raid events — no formal ITRA qualifying points required, making it the entry point for runners newer to Réunion's terrain.
Some ultra experience recommended
Saint-Pierre, ReunionOctober 17, 2026
Grand Raid de la Réunion — Métis Trail is a point-to-point trail race in Saint-Pierre, Reunion, held on October 17, 2026. The course covers 54.1 km and climbs 2,700 m.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Saint-Paul — Grotte du Peuplement Start | 0.0 | 6 m | — |
Ecole de Bellemène Aid Station | 6.0 | 403 m | 7:45 AM |
Ilet Savannah Aid Station | 15.3 | 125 m | — |
Chemin Ratinaud Aid Station | 22.2 | 445 m | 12:30 PM |
Fin du sentier kalla Landmark | 28.0 | 68 m | — |
La Possession — Ecole Evariste de Parny Aid Station | 30.0 | 4 m | — |
Grande Chaloupe Aid Station | 36.9 | 9 m | — |
Saint Bernard — Les Bambous Checkpoint | 41.0 | 454 m | — |
Colorado Checkpoint | 45.0 | 682 m | — |
Pont Vinh San — Amont Landmark | 48.5 | 157 m | — |
Saint-Denis — Stade de La Redoute Finish | 54.1 | 49 m | 8:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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