Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar

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Sports & AdventureNosy Be/Hell-Ville
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe flagship 100km race is the event's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MGA
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar in Nosy Be/Hell-Ville

Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar (UTRM) is a trail-running event on Nosy Be held July 24-26 with roughly 250 participants. It offers four formats: a flagship 100km race with 4,000m of elevation gain crossing the island's two highest peaks, 55km and 15km courses, and a 10km family eco-trail, with the 15km race finishing at Ambodivaniohell stadium in Hell-Ville.

Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar, known by its acronym UTRM, brings competitive trail running to Nosy Be each year in late July, with the 2026 edition scheduled for July 24-26.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The flagship 100km race is the event's defining feature, climbing a total of 4,000 meters and crossing both of Nosy Be's highest peaks, a route that makes the race one of the more physically demanding trail events on the island

02

The mystery stays covered

By offering three shorter formats alongside the 100km race, including a 55km and 15km course and a 10km family eco-trail, UTRM broadens its appeal beyond elite ultra-runners to include a wider range of fitness levels and family participation

03

The city starts moving

With roughly 250 participants across all formats and the 15km race finishing at Ambodivaniohell stadium in Hell-Ville, the event ties directly into the island's main town, giving it a visible community presence beyond the trail sections themselves

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A multi-format trail race crossing Nosy Be's two highest peaks

Water and renewal

Living ritual

ranging from a 100km ultra-distance course to a 10km family eco-trail

The sacred route

Living ritual

with the 15km race finishing at Ambodivaniohell stadium in the island's main town of Hell-Ville

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Nosy Be/Hell-Ville; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Technical trail-running gear and trail shoes for the competitive courses; casual, comfortable clothing for the family eco-trail and for spectators at the Hell-Ville finish.

Safety

Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Nosy Be/Hell-Ville.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

MGA

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.91 S, 47.54 EOpen in Google Maps

Nosy Be/Hell-Ville, Diana, Madagascar

Nearest airportNOS — Nosy Be
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Nosy Be/Hell-Ville; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Nosy Be/Hell-Ville.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nosy Be/Hell-Ville via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nosy Be/Hell-Ville, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearTechnical trail-running gear and trail shoes for the competitive courses; casual, comfortable clothing for the family eco-trail and for spectators at the Hell-Ville finish.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Madagascar and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar?

Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar is listed for Past edition: 24–25 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ultra Trail Racing Madagascar take place?

The festival is listed in Nosy Be/Hell-Ville, Madagascar. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nosy Be/Hell-Ville, Diana, Madagascar

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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