Moorea hosts Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail from 23 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 01:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- The Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail takes place on Moorea from 23 to 25 October 2026.
- The organiser lists races starting at Temae Beach, Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareaitu and Teavaro on 23 and 24 October 2026.
- The event connects Moorea's beaches, tropical forests and volcanic ridges with Cook Bay, Opunohu Bay and Mount Rotui.
- Tahiti Tourisme lists Temae Beach as the event location and describes the programme as a trail competition.
Moorea hosts the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail from 23 to 25 October 2026, bringing a multi-day trail competition to the island in French Polynesia. The organiser lists starts at several beaches and settlements, linking the event to Moorea's coastal and mountain landscape.
The programme includes a night start at Temae Beach on 23 October, followed by several races on 24 October. The event gives travellers a specific reason to visit the island during the second half of October, while its spread across the island means that the competition is not confined to one venue.
Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail runs from 23 to 25 October
The official programme confirms the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail for 23 to 25 October 2026. The 105K starts from Temae Beach at 8pm on Friday 23 October, while the listed Saturday starts include Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareaitu and Teavaro.
The organiser describes the race as the second edition and includes several solo distances. Its programme also lists a Tamarii race at Temae Beach on Saturday 24 October, alongside the longer courses. The official 2026 programme gives the dates, island and starting places.
Moorea's bays and mountain shape the trail setting
The island belongs to the Society Islands and is known for Cook Bay and Opunohu Bay, with Mount Rotui between them. The organiser's description places the event among lagoons, tropical forests and volcanic ridges, making the race setting inseparable from the island's physical geography.
That connection is unusually clear in the schedule: the opening 105K start is at Temae Beach, while the Saturday programme begins from different parts of the island. Moorea therefore appears in the event not only as a backdrop but as a sequence of beaches, forest paths and mountain terrain. Tahiti Tourisme's event listing places the competition at Temae Beach and classifies it as a trail sports event.
Visiting Moorea: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail runs from 23 to 25 October 2026, with the listed venue and opening start at Temae Beach.
- The programme spreads starts across Temae Beach, Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareaitu and Teavaro, so the relevant access point depends on the chosen race.
- The course setting includes beaches, tropical forest and volcanic ridges, while the island's named geographical landmarks include Cook Bay, Opunohu Bay and Mount Rotui.
- 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 takes place from 23 to 25 October 2026. The 105K begins at Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October.
Where does the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail start?
Listed starts include Temae Beach, Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vaiane, Afareaitu and Teavaro. The precise starting place depends on the race.
Where is Moorea and how do you get there?
Moorea is an island in French Polynesia in the Society Islands. The event listing identifies Temae Beach as the location for the competition.
