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Ultra Trail Relay Morocco 2026

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The event in a few words

Imagine yourself in the heart of Morocco 🇲🇦, where the High Atlas mingles with the Sahara dunes 🏜️. You are in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, ready to experience a unique adventure combining sports, adventure, and solidarity 🤝. Yes, that's right, it's the Ultra Trail Relay Morocco! A 103 km challenge, by foot, in relay, or by bike, that will make your heart beat faster than a Bendir 🎶.

You can take on this challenge solo, or share the adventure with friends, family, or even your colleague who runs faster than his shadow 🏃‍♂️. In solo, you'll tackle the 103 km like a warrior 🦸‍♀️, but in duo, it's 51 km each. In a team of 4, it's 25 km per person, and if you're in a team of 8, that's 13 little kilometers to swallow like a nice hot cup of mint tea 🍵. Doing the route with others allows you and your teammates to challenge yourselves on tracks of varying lengths depending on your fitness level and desires! 🧞‍♂️

The organization has thought of everything to make you feel as pampered as possible 💋. Thanks to your bib, they will pick you up at the airport 🛬 like a princess/prince 👸, to take you to your hotel in the center of Ouarzazate, where you'll be accommodated and fed for 5 nights ! Additionally, on the 4th day of your stay, you will go on an excursion 📸. You can take the opportunity to enjoy tea with locals and immerse yourself in the local culture. Ouarzazate and its surroundings are like a cinema set 🎥. Literally: many iconic films have been shot here 🍿. But this time, you are the star ⭐. The route takes you through the majestic plateau of the Skoura Oasis, a paradise at over 1200 m altitude. The race is open to everyone and can be done at any pace. You can obviously go full throttle to seek performance 💥, but you can also walk and admire the palm groves and crossing through this beautiful rocky desert 🏜️. The UTRM was born from the association Endur’Ensemble, which fights to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of sport, even during illness 🤝. The Ultra Trail Relay Morocco is therefore not just a race; it's a cause. Here, every step counts, not just for you, but for all those who fight with courage 🩷.

In the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, where Ouarzazate is located, the temperatures in May are very hot 🌡️. The climate is desert-like but not as dry as the Saharan climate ☀️. The mountains provide a breath of air that will help prevent you from drying out too much during the race! 🌬️ Nonetheless, don't forget to equip yourself accordingly, as you'll obviously need clothes suited to the environment you'll be facing. And above all: remember to hydrate! 💧

We imagine you're already booking your tickets, right? 🎫

4 reasons to join this race

Running as a team 👫
Even for the most avid trail runners, 103 km is no small feat. So why not share this distance for more fun and ease? The event offers you the chance to race as a duo, as 4, or even as 8! 🥳 Those who want to do it solo can still do so, of course. But if you dream of participating in the event and it seems too challenging, you can always divide the kilometers! 📈 Sections of 12 to 13 km are separated to give you a relay point reference.
Support the fight against breast cancer 💝
Running is great, but running for a cause is even better! Thanks to your participation, the Endur’Ensemble association will be able to raise funds to provide care kits for hundreds of women affected by breast cancer! 🤝
You'll see a real mirage 🏜️
Everyone has dreamed of seeing mirages in the desert, like in the movies 😍. Thanks to the Ultra Trail Relay Morocco, you can make this dream come true! Besides the fact that a wonderful getaway into the heart of the Skoura Oasis is planned, your race will also be miraculous 🦎. Mixing the desert and the paradisiacal spaces amidst palm groves is something not everyone gets to experience! 🌵
An impeccably organized event ⚡
As you already know, the organization is committed to making you feel as comfortable as possible during this stay. You won't have to organize anything; you just need to let yourself go and enjoy this extraordinary experience! What better way to combine a little vacation in a fantastic country like Morocco with a sporting event where you can push your limits! 🗺️

Message from the organizer:

"Discover the famous UTRM! With family or friends, whether you are seasoned competitors, cyclists, walkers, hikers or just seeking tranquility, come experience a unique event for a unique cause"

A distance for every taste

103 km : Ultra Trail Relay Morocco (Solo, Team of 2, 4 & 8)

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  • 21 Tue, 8:00 AM ➜ April 26, 2026
  • Elevation gain : 764mD+ / 714mD-
  • 1 loopx103 km

A few more words

The 103 km trail of the Ultra Trail Relay Morocco is divided into 8 sections, allowing those who come in teams to distribute the different moments of running or cycling. The route accumulates an ascent of 764 mD+ for 716 mD- 🤪.

  • The first section starts at an altitude of 1,138 m 🌄, it is 12 km long and accumulates 64 mD+. It is one of the easiest in the race, allowing you to ease into it. At each section change, a refreshment point is available 💦.
  • The second section is 13 km long with an ascent of 76 mD+, you start to increase the intensity a little, but you remain on a terrain with greenery 🌴. Before heading to section 3, a solid and liquid refreshment point allows you to pass the relay and rest a bit 🥤.
  • The third section is 12 km and accumulates 57 mD+. This is the part of the circuit where the trail has the most turns ➿, it is mainly in a green area 🌱.
  • Arriving at section 4, it climbs a bit more: we go up to 130 mD+. So get ready to work those thighs a bit. Meanwhile, the area becomes a bit more rocky! Hallelujah! 🌈
  • Once you reach section 5, you can take a break if you wish, facilities are provided for that 🔋. You can calmly head back for a long straight line. Moreover, the elevation gain is almost nil, with only 4 mD+! 🤙 It is the easiest section of the race.
  • With section 6 however, we return to the heart of the matter: adding 126 mD+ over 13 km. But remember, you've already covered more than half of the trail! 👏

Already 62 km covered! The toughest phase approaches, but before, a rest area allows you to prepare before tackling section 7 (which is the hardest) where you climb to a summit at 1,311 m altitude ⛰️. This segment is 215 mD+! You'll need to hang in there to reach the last section. Section 8 will take you back to your starting point. Even though its 120 mD+ will seem tough, they are the last ones before you cross the finish line! 🏁

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can collect your bib directly at the hotel upon your arrival.

The race will start on April 22, 2026 at 8 a.m.

Here are the different rates and what's included in your registration:

Standard participant offer: €1,290/person until January 30, 2026 before the price increase

  • The bib

  • 5 nights hotel with half board

  • Finisher Medal and T-Shirt

  • Gala evening

  • Excursion day

  • Airport/hotel transfer

  • Hotel/race site transfer

  • Hotel/airport transfer

Cyclist participant offer: €1,490

  • The bib (bike rental included)

  • 5 nights hotel with half board

  • Finisher Medal and T-Shirt

  • Gala evening

  • Excursion day

  • Airport/hotel transfer

  • Hotel/race site transfer

  • Hotel/airport transfer

Accompanist offer: €990

  • 5 nights hotel with full board

  • Runner monitoring

  • Gala evening

  • Excursion day

  • Airport/hotel transfer

  • Hotel/race site transfer

  • Hotel/airport transfer

Group rate: €990/person, including a minimum of 5 runners (regardless of the chosen format)

  • The bib

  • 5 nights hotel with half board

  • Finisher Medal and T-Shirt

  • Gala evening

  • Excursion day

  • Airport/hotel transfer

  • Hotel/race site transfer

  • Hotel/airport transfer

Refreshment stations will be installed every 15 km. 4x4 vehicles will never be far away to ensure safety along the route, and they can also provide you with water if needed.

Here is the list of mandatory equipment:

  • Backpack (Camelbak or equivalent)

  • A whistle

  • A survival blanket

  • An eco cup for refreshments (for ecological reasons, no cups will be provided at refreshment stations)

  • A headlamp

No, no medical certificate is necessary, however, you must provide:

  • Either a valid PPS certificate on the day of the race, downloadable from the site https://pps.athle.fr

  • Or a valid FFA, FFTRI, FFCO, FFPM, or UFOLEP Athletics sports license, current on the day of the event and appropriate for the type of race

Day 1:

  • Arrival of participants

  • Welcome at the hotel

  • Technical and medical checks

  • Bib collection

  • Briefing

  • Dinner

  • Overnight at the hotel

Day 2:

  • Breakfast

  • Preparation for site departure

  • Race start at 8 a.m.

  • Arrival meal with local entertainment

  • Medal ceremony

  • Overnight at the hotel

Day 3:

  • Breakfast

  • Free time

  • Dinner

  • Overnight at the hotel

Day 4:

  • Breakfast

  • Excursion

  • Tea with locals

  • Return to the hotel

  • Gala evening

  • Overnight at the hotel

Day 5:

  • Breakfast

  • Free time

  • Dinner

  • Overnight at the hotel

Day 6:

  • Breakfast

  • Departure for Ouarzazate Airport

You can register as:

  • Individual

  • Duo

  • Relay of 4

  • Relay of 8

Yes, to participate you must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race.

If you have more questions, you can contact the organizers by email: thierry@endurensemble.com

You can check the race rules here

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