SoliMada Trail 2026

🔊 Info Alert:

"Forget classic trails and races where you just ‘run a bit’.The SoliMada Trail is the challenge you need! 106 km of walking or 124 km of trail running, spread over 6 stages and 12 days, in three massifs of southern Madagascar, where the landscapes will make you feel as small as a grain of rice in an ocean" 🎙️.

Yes, it's a direct message! 🇲🇬 But don't panic, each step will bring you not only closer to the finish line but also to an unforgettable moment where you can say: "I did it" 🏁. As you’ve understood, if you decide to run, it’s still 124 km awaiting you! 🤯 Well, rest assured, the 12 days planned will do you a lot of good! ✌️ It’s time to describe the 6 stages: First stage 1️⃣: Runners will cover 21 km with 850 mD+, while walkers will start with 15 km and 460 mD+ 📍. It’s a mid-mountain stage on the Ibity Massif ⛰️. Second stage 2️⃣: For our trail runner friends, there will be 22 km and 1,100 mD+, whereas for our walker colleagues, it’s still 15 km and 700 mD+ 🔥. A beautiful walk in the Zafimaniry country listed as UNESCO world heritage 👑. Third stage 3️⃣: This time, runners and walkers will be on the same level ⚖️: 19 km and 650 mD+ for everyone! The landscape will be magnificent 😍, passing through rice fields, in the heart of the Zomandao Valley 🏞️. Fourth stage 4️⃣: You enter the Andringitra National Park and since you are in the mountains... no shortcuts possible 😉. You will cover 20 km with 800 mD+ 😌. Fifth stage 5️⃣: We hope your legs are still holding up! 🦵 Walkers will have their work cut out, they will have to cover 24 km and 850 mD+ but surprise with a nice descent of 2,000 mD- 😅. The runners will cover 29 km with 900 mD+ and 2,000 mD- in the Tsaranoro Valley 🌿 with a pass by the second highest peak of Madagascar at 2,659 meters above sea level: Pic Boby 🔝. The final stage, the sixth 6️⃣ before returning to reality! 🌆 The best and especially the shortest for the end, whatever you do, you will have 13 km 550 mD+ to run/walk before heading back home! 🗺️

Of course, all this wouldn’t be as fun without adding a little touch of solidarity 🌐. By registering for the SoliMada Trail, you are not just running like crazy on your own behalf 💡, you are also contributing to a charitable cause. Yes, you are a runner AND a change-maker! 🌍 It's the kind of challenge where you push your limits but also leave a positive impact for local communities. Nothing like being both sporty AND generous! 🌼

Once you’ve sweated it out, you can take time to relax, we promise! 🤞 And for that, you have several local activities to choose from. The hot springs of Antsirabe are top-notch if you want to relax after the race 🛁. The lake Tritriva, a mystical place surrounded by legends 🏞️, if you still have some energy left, you can always take a look! 👀 To discover local crafts, we highly recommend visiting the Pousse-pousse workshop! 🤩 And finally, if you want to stroll a bit in the surroundings, the city of Ambositra, about an hour's drive away 🛵, famed for its wood carvings 🪵, will dazzle you!

So, when do we take off? ✈️