Red Island Trail 2025

If you love running 🏃‍♀️, traveling 🧳, and sharing 🙏, the Trail of the Red Island is THE race for you. This trail charity event takes place on the breathtaking island of Madagascar 🏝️, nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean 🌊. You will embark on a 14-day journey with six days of racing, alternating between trail running and exploring the Red Island! 🕶️ For those lucky enough to set foot on Malagasy soil, it's not just about participating in a race, but engaging in a human adventure 🫶. The event promises participants a chance to push their limits while discovering stunning landscapes 🌴 and getting close to local communities. Wearing the bib in a race like this 🎽 guarantees you'll return with a head full of memories (and legs that are pleasantly exhausted) 😍.

Let's not keep you in suspense about the details 🤭. The trail consists of six stages, covering a total of 125 km with approximately 1,380 meters of elevation gain 😎. Each day features a stage, averaging 20 km per day 💪. The first stage begins in the Highlands of Madagascar and traverses valleys and rice paddies 🌾. This initial stretch gives you a taste of what's to come 👄. For stage 2, you need to be in top shape as you'll tackle 20 km and 680 m of elevation gain through the rustic landscapes of the Miandrivazo region. Welcome to stage three, marking the halfway point of your Malagasy adventure 🫡. Stages three and four are dedicated to descending the Tsiribihina River, which stretches over a hundred kilometers! 🚣‍♀️ You'll run along the river in the morning and travel by barge ⛵ in the afternoon, with a meal served on board 🍽️. The fifth stage leads you to the spectacular Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park 🪨, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, known for its amazing limestone formations that will leave you in awe 🤩. You've reached the final of these six challenges—time flies! As the saying goes, save the best for last 🥳. The sixth and final stage takes you from the Avenue of the Baobabs to the Beaches of Morondava.

You'll cross the finish line with your feet in the sand, right by the sea—what more could you ask for? ⛱️