Bel Ombre, Mauritius · Saturday, June 19, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Mauritius by UTMB - Bel Ombre
216 days away
58.5 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
6.1 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 36 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
12:18 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1105 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~258 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (58.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 22°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 53 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 83 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.5km | 258 | You-Sheng Guan · 04:53:03 | Pauline Winer · 06:33:38 |
34% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (58.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 59 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 59 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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