Moorea hosts XTERRA Triathlon from 7 to 8 November

Moorea and the XTERRA Triathlon meet from 7 to 8 November 2026 in French Polynesia, placing an off-road race across the island’s Opunohu Valley. The programme combines open-water swimming, mountain biking and trail running around Te Fare Natura.

XTERRA Triathlon sets Moorea’s race weekend for November 2026

The event is organised by Club VSOP-XO, which is staging the 11th edition of the XTERRA Triathlon. Tahiti Tourisme lists Te Fare Natura as the venue and identifies the event as competitive sport taking place on 7 and 8 November 2026. Tahiti Tourisme’s event listing carries the dates, venue and organiser.

The full-distance triathlon and super-sprint race are scheduled for 7 November 2026. The following day brings the sprint triathlon and two children’s duathlon formats, for ages six to eight and nine to eleven. The full-distance course comprises a 1.5-kilometre open-water swim, a 34-kilometre mountain-bike section and a 10-kilometre trail run, according to the official XTERRA event programme.

Opunohu’s terrain shapes the XTERRA course on Moorea

The listed venue is Te Fare Natura in the Opunohu Valley, while the race format extends beyond a single building. Competitors move between lagoon water, mountain-bike terrain and tropical forest trails, making the island’s natural geography part of the event itself.

Mount Rotui provides a fixed landmark for that setting. The peak reaches 899 metres and separates Moorea’s two principal bays, Opunohu and Cook, as recorded by the island’s official tourism authority. The XTERRA course therefore uses a landscape divided between sheltered coastal water and steep interior ground, rather than a conventional urban circuit.

Race formats connect lagoon, trails and Te Fare Natura

On 7 November 2026, the full-distance race covers the longer course, while the super-sprint option reduces the distances to a 400-metre swim, a 6-kilometre bike section and a 3-kilometre run. On 8 November 2026, the sprint race uses a 750-metre swim, a 20-kilometre bike section and a 5-kilometre run.

The organisers also list children’s duathlons on 8 November 2026. Their formats use short running and cycling sections, keeping the second day distinct from the longer adult race. For visitors, the practical change is that Te Fare Natura and the surrounding Opunohu Valley become a race venue during the weekend, with sporting activity replacing a quiet museum or valley visit in the affected areas.

Visiting Moorea: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The XTERRA Triathlon takes place from 7 to 8 November 2026 at Te Fare Natura in the Opunohu Valley.
• The race affects the venue and nearby course areas, including open-water, mountain-bike and trail sections; visitors should expect organised sporting activity rather than an ordinary sightseeing setting.
• Moorea is reached from Tahiti by boat, and the XTERRA programme identifies Te Fare Natura as the race venue on the island.
• The course demands outdoor movement across lagoon water, mountain-bike terrain and tropical jungle trails, including a full-distance bike section with 1,000 metres of elevation gain.

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Frequently asked questions about Moorea

When does the XTERRA Triathlon take place at Moorea?

The event runs from 7 to 8 November 2026, with adult races and children’s events spread across the two days.

What is Moorea’s role in the XTERRA Triathlon?

The island is the venue for the 11th edition, with Te Fare Natura and the Opunohu Valley hosting the listed race programme.

Where is Moorea and how do you get there?

Moorea is an island in French Polynesia reached from Tahiti by boat. The XTERRA venue is Te Fare Natura in the Opunohu Valley.