Moorea hosts Ultra Trail from 23 to 25 October 2026
Published on 09/27/2026 at 09:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Moorea hosts the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail from 23 to 25 October 2026, bringing a multi-distance mountain race to the island in French Polynesia. The event's second edition includes a 105K course and starts at several coastal locations.
Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail runs from 23 to 25 October
The organiser's programme places the Vodafone Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail across three days, from Friday 23 October to Sunday 25 October 2026. The 105K begins at Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October, while the 55K starts from Ta'ahiamanu Beach at 7am on 24 October.
Further races start on 24 October at Vai'ane, Afareaitu and Teavaro. The listed programme includes the 35K at 9am from Vai'ane, the 20K at 10am from Afareaitu and the 10K at 11am from Teavaro. A Tamarii race for younger participants is listed from Temae Beach at 8am that day. The organiser's 2026 race programme also identifies the 105K as the final stage of the Ligue Ultra series.
Moorea's bays and volcanic ridges shape the course
The race uses the terrain that defines Moorea: a volcanic island in the Society Islands, approximately 17 kilometres north-west of Tahiti. Cook Bay and Opunohu Bay are separated by Mount Rotui, giving the island its recognisable form. The organiser describes the event as running between the lagoon, tropical forest and volcanic ridges.
That setting gives the October programme a clear geographical link to the island rather than simply using it as an event name. The long course starts and finishes at Temae Beach, while the shorter routes connect beaches and settlements on different parts of the island. The official Moorea destination guide describes eight mountains, hiking trails and the island's two major bays.
Race starts connect Temae with Moorea's inland terrain
The spread of start points shows how the event uses the island as a course network. Temae provides the opening point for the 105K and the Tamarii race, while Ta'ahiamanu, Vai'ane, Afareaitu and Teavaro host other distances on 24 October.
For travellers, the programme therefore offers more than one place to watch a start, although the organiser's published pages do not describe a single spectator zone. Course information also includes runner guidance on race rules, required equipment, time limits and bib collection, so participants should consult the event's own information before travelling.
Visiting Moorea: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail takes place from 23 to 25 October 2026. The 105K starts at Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October, followed by the other listed starts on 24 October.
- The event uses several start areas rather than one venue: Temae Beach, Ta'ahiamanu Beach, Vai'ane, Afareaitu and Teavaro. The published programme does not announce a general access restriction for visitors.
- Moorea is approximately 17 kilometres north-west of Tahiti. Passenger ferries and rapid shuttles leave from Papeete, while flights operate from Tahiti-Faa'a to Moorea.
- The island's eight mountains, forest trails, volcanic ridges and coastal roads make the terrain materially different from a city race. Several listed distances include substantial elevation gain.
- French is the official language and the CFP franc is the national currency in French Polynesia.
- 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 105K starts at Temae Beach at 8pm on 23 October.
Where is Moorea and how do you get there?
Moorea is in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, approximately 17 kilometres north-west of Tahiti. Travellers can use a ferry or rapid shuttle from Papeete, or fly from Tahiti-Faa'a.
What is the Tahiti Moorea Ultra Trail?
It is a multi-distance trail-running event using beaches, settlements, forests and volcanic terrain across Moorea. Its 2026 programme includes the 105K, 55K, 35K, 20K, 10K and Tamarii races.
