Maki Run Trail de Nosy Komba

View on map
Sports & AdventureNosy Komba/Ampangorina
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe race's setting is central to its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MGA
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Maki Run Trail de Nosy Komba in Nosy Komba/Ampangorina

The Maki Run is an annual one-day trail race created in 2012 on Nosy Komba, a car-free, electricity-free island near Hell-Ville. It offers a 30km course with 2,500m of elevation gain, a 20km course with 1,400m of gain, a Maki Junior 6km race for ages 12 and up, and a baby run through Hell-Ville village.

Nosy Komba, a small island near Hell-Ville off Madagascar's northwestern coast, stands out for lacking both cars and grid electricity, conditions that have preserved a landscape of narrow paths, dense vegetation and steep terrain largely untouched by motorized development.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The race's setting is central to its identity: Nosy Komba is car-free and electricity-free, meaning runners cover the 30km and 20km courses entirely on foot-worn paths through an island with no motorized traffic, a rarity among organized trail events

02

The mystery stays covered

Elevation gain is substantial relative to the island's size, with the longer course climbing 2,500 meters and the shorter one 1,400 meters

03

The city starts moving

The event also builds in participation for younger and less experienced runners through the Maki Junior 6km race, open from age 12, and a baby run through Hell-Ville village, extending the event beyond competitive adult racing

04

The water draws everyone in

Organizers frame the race explicitly around promoting sports tourism while preserving the island's natural and cultural heritage

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A trail race across car-free

Water and renewal

Living ritual

electricity-free Nosy Komba island

The sacred route

Living ritual

combining competitive adult courses with a junior race and a baby run to involve the whole community

The local code

Living ritual

held annually since 2012 to promote sports tourism and heritage preservation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Nosy Komba/Ampangorina; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Technical trail-running attire and trail shoes for the 30km and 20km courses; casual, comfortable clothing for spectators and participants in the junior and baby runs.

Safety

At Maki Run Trail de Nosy Komba, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Nosy Komba/Ampangorina you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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 Komba/Ampangorina, Diana, Madagascar

Nearest airportNOS — Nosy Be
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Nosy Komba/Ampangorina; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Nosy Komba/Ampangorina you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nosy Komba/Ampangorina via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nosy Komba/Ampangorina, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearTechnical trail-running attire and trail shoes for the 30km and 20km courses; casual, comfortable clothing for spectators and participants in the junior and baby runs.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

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Maki Run Trail de Nosy Komba?

Maki Run Trail de Nosy Komba is listed for Past edition: 11 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Maki Run Trail de Nosy Komba take place?

The festival is listed in Nosy Komba/Ampangorina, Madagascar. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nosy Komba/Ampangorina, 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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmakirun.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Argungu Fishing Festival

Past edition: 11–14 February 2026

Argungu, Nigeria
Photo pending

Bay to Breakers

Past edition: 17 May 2026

San Francisco, United States
Photo pending

Daytona 500

Past edition: 15 February 2026

Daytona Beach, United States
Photo pending

Daytona Bike Week

Past edition: 27 February–8 March 2026

Daytona Beach, United States

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →