Ultra Running Hub Les Avirons, La Reunion, France · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Trail La Planèze
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (61km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 593 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61km | 45 | Julien Gillon · 08:26:33 | Celia Herry · 13:37:21 |
| 2024 | 61km | 96 | Jean-Paul Villain · 08:40:51 | Angelique-Victoria Lesport · 09:34:34 |
The field shrank 53% between 2024 (96) and 2026 (45). 11% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (61km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 61 km of trail with 2,931 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,931 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Held in Les Avirons, La Reunion, Trail La Planèze covered 61 km with 2931 meters of vertical gain, working out to a steep 48 meters of ascent per kilometer. Despite that heavy profile, the 16-hour time limit provided an exceptionally forgiving 15.7 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace—more generous than 91% of 50mi peers and tighter than only 9%. That massive buffer shifted the day away from chasing cut-offs and toward managing sustained mountain climbing.
The event, organised by association TOLERANS for an entry fee of 75€, concluded its 2026 edition with 45 finishers across 2 recorded editions since 2024. Relative to the broader 50mi circuit, it featured a field size smaller than 52% of peers and bigger than 47%, keeping the high-altitude trails uncrowded from start to finish.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.