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INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT
The Royal Raid offers participants the opportunity to discover the spectacular natural landscapes of southern Mauritius.
The different courses are designed to challenge runners while taking them through some of the island’s most beautiful natural surroundings.
| RACE | START TIME | Price | |
| RR 12km | 07:30 | Price effective from 14 Oct 2025 to 23 Apr 2026 ages from 16 to 99 | MUR 1200.00 |
| RR 30km | 07:00 | Price effective from 14 Oct 2025 to 23 Apr 2026 ages from 20 to 99 | MUR 1450.00 |
| RR 65km | 05:30 | Price effective from 14 Oct 2025 to 23 Apr 2026 ages from 20 to 99 | MUR 2200.00 |
| International Participant | MUR 2750.00 | ||
| No Race (if purchasing T-Shirt ONLY ) | 06:00 | Price effective from 14 Oct 2025 to 22 Apr 2026 | MUR 0.00 |
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RR 12km
Opening of the post at 06h00 / End of check-in at 07h15.
Start place: Cerf d’Or, Domaine de Saint Felix, Chamouny
A fantastic track in the heart of this beautiful private nature reserve of Saint Felix!
MINIMUM AGE TO ENTER THE RACE IS 16 YEARSGPS LINK: 12KM
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RR 30km
Opening of the post at 06h00 / End of check-in at 06h45
A fantastic race in the heart of the beautiful private nature reserves of both Bel Ombre and Saint Felix!Start place: Cerf d’Or, Domaine de Saint Felix, Chamouny
MINIMUM AGE TO ENTER THE RACE IS 20 YEARS
Discover the profile of the Standard Bank Royal Raid 30 and take part in this crossing in one go inside the superb nature reserves of Saint Felix and Bel Ombre! A beautiful challenge in the middle of deers and sumptuous landscapes, offered by these two exceptional areas. Hilly course with some steep hills on sometimes wet ground.
GPS LINK: 30KM
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RR 65km
Discover the profile of the RR65: a superb run of approx. 25kms in the famous Domaine de Yemen, then crossing the Black River Gorges National Park with its famous ascent Parakeet Trail followed by a gradual descent of approx. 7kms through Bel Ombre Trail (Watook Trail) towards the deep south! At the end of Watook Trail the nature reserves of Bel Ombre Domain and Saint Felix Domain, will both respectively, open their doors to offer you a hilly course of all beauty, in the middle of herds of deer and breath-taking landscapes! The arrival will be at the hunting lodge Cerf d’Or of the Saint Felix Domain.
Start time: 05h30 at Yemen (Campement de Chasse – Yemen Experience), Tamarin
Check-in and opening of Post at 04h30 / End of check-in at 05h15
GPS LINK : 65KM
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Tshirt MalePrice: 450.00 -
Tshirt FemalePrice: 450.00
Other Information About Event
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Event Information
First held in 2006, the Royal Raid is one of Mauritius’ most iconic trail-running events.
More than a race, it is a journey across the wild and spectacular landscapes of south-west Mauritius. From the open scenery of Yemen to the tropical forest of Black River Gorges, the heights of Plaine Champagne and the sweeping views over Bel Ombre, the Royal Raid offers participants a side of Mauritius that few people ever have the opportunity to experience.
Challenging climbs, technical forest trails, fast-running sections and unforgettable scenery make the Royal Raid a unique sporting adventure, with every course finishing in the welcoming atmosphere of Tamassa.
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Description of the Course
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Royal Raid 80 km: Start at Casela/Yemen at 05:00 / Finish at Tamassa
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Royal Raid 35 km: Start at Jet Ranch at 07:00 / Finish at Tamassa
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Royal Raid 12 km: Start and finish at Tamassa at 07:30
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Royal Raid 6 km: Start and finish at Tamassa at 08:00
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Entry Fee
The registration fees are:
Race Registration fee Royal Raid 80 km MUR 3,000 Royal Raid 35 km MUR 1,700 Royal Raid 12 km MUR 1,200 Royal Raid 6 km MUR 700 -
Entry Fee Includes:
Registration includes:
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Official race bib
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Race timing
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Refreshment and aid stations along the courses
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Finisher medal
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Official race results
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Prize-giving ceremony
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Post-race meal for the 80 km and 35 km participants
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Mauritian street food for the 12 km and 6 km participants
The number, location and contents of the aid stations will be provided separately.
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Prizes & Results
Each participant’s age category will be determined according to the age they will be on 31 December 2027, the year of the race, and not their age on race day.
Category RR80 RR35 RR12 RR6 Junior — 18–19 years 14–19 years — Senior 20–39 years 20–39 years 20–39 years — Veteran 1 – V1 40–49 years 40–49 years 40–49 years — Veteran 2 – V2 50–59 years 50–59 years 50–59 years — Veteran 3 – V3 60–69 years 60–69 years 60–69 years — Veteran 4 – V4 70 years and above 70 years and above 70 years and above — Men’s Overall/Scratch Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Women’s Overall/Scratch Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 Top 3 The RR6 will have no age-group categories and will be ranked on an Overall/Scratch basis only.
For each of the four distances, the Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women Overall will be awarded.
For the RR80, RR35 and RR12, the Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women in each applicable age category will also be awarded.
Overall/Scratch and age-group prizes will be cumulative. A participant who receives an Overall/Scratch prize will remain eligible for a prize within their respective age group.
The prize-giving ceremony will take place at Tamassa on the day of the event. The exact time will be confirmed at a later date.
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Bad weather and National Park regulations
In the event of dangerous weather, a national emergency, restrictions imposed by the authorities or the closure of a nature reserve or national park, the Organising Committee may modify, postpone or cancel the event to protect participants, volunteers and race staff.
Participants will be required to follow all instructions issued by the Organising Committee and the relevant authoritie
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IMPORTANT TO NOTE
Registration will close once the event reaches full capacity and may therefore close before the advertised closing date. We encourage participants to register early to avoid disappointment.
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Merchandise
The official Royal Raid T-shirt will be available as an optional extra for MUR 750.
T-shirt size guidelines:
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Refund Policy
Entries are non-refundable.
Bib transfers will be permitted only through the official process on the day of race-pack collection. All changes must be completed at the designated race-pack collection desk.
