Moka Trail 2023 | 11th Edition

Moka Trail 11 | Fun Jog | Deux Mamelles | Le Petit Both | Le Grand Pouce | Distribution of bibs | Bénévoles | Sponsors

Moka Trail 11: Elevate the trail experience!

The Moka Trail is a key event in the Mauritian trail calendar, bringing together over 2,000 trail lovers every year. Backed by an experienced organising team and breathtaking scenery in the heart of the island, this race has become an iconic event that generates a lot of enthusiasm among trail running enthusiasts. 

This Moka Smart City initiative was launched over 10 years ago to promote sports and a healthy, dynamic lifestyle in the heart of the island. The Moka Trail celebrates the very essence of trail running with a combination of authenticity and thrills. Trail running originally emerged from the motivation of runners to enjoy their sport in an unspoilt natural setting in order to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and learn how to get around with little or no assistance in a demanding environment for both body and mind. It promotes human relationships based on simplicity, friendliness, sharing and valuing diversity. 

Starting from the scenic village of Beau Bois, there will be four races to choose from:

1. Fun Jog (5km)
2. Deux Mamelles (7km)
3. Petit Both (15km)
4. Grand Pouce (30km)

Registration will be open from Monday 7 August 2023 until midnight on Friday 15 September 2023 (unless the maximum number of 2,500 participants is reached beforehand).

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The race distances

The Fun Jog - 5km

The very popular Fun Jog is making a comeback this year. This 5km race is an invitation for an epic family adventure in the heart of stunning scenery. The course is specially designed for families with children to enjoy a leisurely stroll and take in the splendour of the surroundings or for people who wants to walk.

Deux Mamelles – 7km

This intermediate-level trail run demands a certain degree of fitness but remains within reach of amateur trail runners looking for a bit for challenge. This year, Deux Mamelles will feature an exciting route with a wide range of terrain, challenging ascents and descents, and varied landscapes, each one more spectacular than the previous.   

The 7km race departs in the village of Beau Bois and follows a route through verdant sugarcane fields, taking runners to the foot of the beautiful Deux Mamelles Mountain, and weaving through the heart of a lush forest on a single-track trail. This race provides the quintessential running experience.   

View track on Strava

Le Petit Both – 15 km

The distinguishing characteristic of this race is that it leads to the pass between two of the most iconic mountains of the island, Le Pouce and Pieter Both.  

The course is a bit more demanding, alternating between crossing steep passes and valleys with a pastoral setting, topped off with the famous Malenga stairs.  

A long trail runs through dense foliage from the village to the pass that will allow participants to make their way between Le Pouce and Pieter Both Mountains. They will then head back into the lush greenery carpeting Vallée de Bernardin de St-Pierre and Vallée des Prêtres below.  

The Petit Both course joins the Grand Pouce track at Walmykie before heading towards the Crève Coeur pass. The trail runners will proceed up the renowned Malenga stairs before following the trail winding around Deux Mamelles. Finally, a downhill run across sprawling sugarcane fields will take them to the finish line in Beau Bois for a well-deserved rest.  

A racing experience that combines a technical terrain with breathtaking scenery! 

View track on Strava

Le Grand Pouce - 30km

This is the event’s longest and most technical race, putting the endurance and motivation of participants to the test. Despite the challenge, hundreds of seasoned trail enthusiasts sign up each year to take on Le Grand Pouce.  

Runners will take a dirt track from Beau Bois to the foothills of Le Pouce Mountain and climb its slopes. They will then tackle a rather technical section heading down to the Dauguet parking before facing a succession of uphills and downhills in the heart of Vallée Pitot.  

The race will continue through enchanting scenery, from the slopes of the mythical Pieter Both to the village of Crève Cœur. Runners will then make their way up the winding Malenga stairs before going around Deux Mamelles.  

Turning their backs to the mountains, they will head into the final part of the race across sugarcane fields to reach the race village.  

This is certainly not an easy trail, but the beauty of the surrounding nature makes every step worth it!  

This challenging race is specially designed for trained runners! 

View track on Strava

Become a Volunteer!

If you want to be part of the action, you are welcome to join our great team and live this wonderful human adventure while contributing to put together an unforgettable edition!  

The success of such an event relies heavily on the involvement of volunteers. Each year, more than a hundred of them give their time on race day to be part of the action in various roles, including taking care of the refreshments and race number marking or as marshals, etc. Don’t miss the opportunity to live a great human adventure and sign up as a volunteer for the upcoming Moka Trail! 

Applications opening soon*

Sponsors

The entire Moka Trail team sends a big THANK YOU to our sponsors for their support and trust in this sporting and human adventure.

Throwback to last year's edition