Moorea hosts the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail from 23 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 00:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Moorea hosts the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail from 23 to 25 October 2026, with the island's second edition of the race centred on its beaches, forests and volcanic ridges. The official programme places the 105 km course at Temae Beach, while shorter formats start at several locations across Moorea.
Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail brings five formats to Moorea
The event runs from Friday 23 October to Sunday 25 October 2026. The official programme for the race lists the 105 km course as the final of the Ultra League.
The longest race starts from Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October. On 24 October, the programme schedules the 55 km start from Ta'ahiamanu Beach at 7am, the 35 km start from Vaiane at 9am, the 20 km start from Afareiatu at 10am and the 11 km start from Teavaro at 11am. A further Tamarii course starts from Temae Beach at 8am.
The event is open to both elite and amateur runners, according to the organiser. The race formats make Moorea the venue for a multi-day trail programme rather than a single start and finish.
Moorea's bays and volcanic ridges shape the race setting
The course setting links the event to Moorea's physical geography. The organiser describes Cook Bay and Opunohu Bay as two defining features of the island, with Mount Rotui between them and a landscape of tropical forest, lagoon and volcanic ridges.
The 105 km route is listed with 3,900 metres of elevation gain. The 55 km course carries 2,500 metres, the 35 km course 1,500 metres and the 20 km course 720 metres. The 11 km format is listed with 250 metres of elevation gain, showing how the programme ranges from a long mountain challenge to shorter trail distances.
The combination of beach starts and mountain terrain gives the October programme a clear geographical structure. Temae provides the opening point for the longest race, while Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareiatu and Teavaro distribute the shorter starts across the island. The Ultra League final details also identify Temae Beach as the start of the 105 km race.
Visiting Moorea: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail takes place from 23 to 25 October 2026. The 105 km race starts at Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October.
- The official programme lists starts at Temae Beach, Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareiatu and Teavaro. It does not state a separate general visitor programme, so access arrangements should be checked before attending.
- Moorea is an island in French Polynesia, and the listed venues include beaches and settlements around the island. The programme does not provide a single central venue for every race format.
- The course descriptions include tropical forests, volcanic ridges and substantial elevation gain. Visitors following the event should expect outdoor terrain rather than a paved urban circuit.
- French is the official language and the currency is the CFP franc.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Moorea
When does the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail take place at Moorea?
The event runs from 23 to 25 October 2026. The 105 km race begins at Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October.
What is the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail?
It is a multi-day trail-running event with five listed formats, including a 105 km Ultra League final and shorter races on 24 October 2026.
Where is Moorea and how do you get there?
Moorea is an island in French Polynesia. The event programme lists several venues around the island, including Temae Beach, Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareiatu and Teavaro.
