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INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT
Dodo Trail 2021
| RACE | START TIME | Price | |
| Xtreme 50km - Public | 05:00 | Mauritian Participant effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 18 to 80 | MUR 1600.00 |
| Non-MRU effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 18 to 80 | MUR 2000.00 | ||
| Xtreme 50km - IBL Runner | 05:00 | IBL Runner effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 18 to 80 | MUR 1400.00 |
| Trooper 25km - Public | 07:00 | Mauritian Participant effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 18 to 80 | MUR 1000.00 |
| Non-MRU effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 18 to 80 | MUR 1500.00 | ||
| Trooper 25km - IBL Runner | 07:00 | IBL Runner effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 18 to 80 | MUR 800.00 |
| Venture 10km - Public | 07:01 | Mauritian Participant effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 14 to 99 | MUR 700.00 |
| Non-MRU effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 14 to 99 | MUR 1000.00 | ||
| Venture 10km - IBL Runner | 07:01 | IBL Runner effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 14 to 65 | MUR 500.00 |
| Rookie 5km - Public | 08:30 | Mauritian Participant effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 6 to 99 | MUR 400.00 |
| Non-MRU effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 6 to 99 | MUR 500.00 | ||
| Rookie 5km - IBL Runner | 08:30 | IBL Runner effective from 14 Sep 2021 to 13 Oct 2021 ages from 6 to 99 | MUR 350.00 |
| No Race (if purchasing T-Shirt ONLY) | 06:00 | Price | MUR 0.00 |
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Xtreme 50km - Public
Dodo Trail XTREME 50 km: starting at 5:00 am Le Morne Brabant and finishing at Riverland Sports Club
The Xtreme 50km is a journey reserved only for flying dodos. You will cross the southwestern part of the island, from Le Morne to Tamarin, on the most technical and rustic trails of the island, passing through 10 private estates. You will be in the heart of the native forests and will have to overcome 7 epic summits that will require your utmost determination.
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Trooper 25km - Public
Dodo Trail TROOPER 25 km: starting at 7:00 am at the Black River Gorges National Park and finishes at the Riverland Sports Club
The Trooper 25km is a great challenge for robust runners. You will start in the heart of Black River Gorges National Park to conquer two peaks whose names alone give goosebumps: the Macchabee Kiosk and the Tamarin Tourelle. Known for its technicality and its extreme vertical profile, this trail is designed only for the most daring of dodos.
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Venture 10km - Public
Dodo Trail ACTIVE 10 km: starting at 7:00 am at WALINZI, YEMEN MAINGARD and finishes at Riverland Sports Club
The Venture 10km is a serious challenge! Don’t be tamed by its shorter distance. The technical nature of the course and the heat of the western trails will undoubtedly burn your wings. Relatively short but uncommonly hard, your goal is to conquer Tamarin mountain, from which you will be rewarded with spectacular ocean and mountain views.
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Rookie 5km - Public
Dodo Trail Rookie 5 km: starting at 08:30 am at WALINZI, YEMEN MAINGARD and finishing at Riverland Sport Club
Here’s a trail for explorers and nature lovers. Discover the savanna-like forest of the west coast through accessible and relatively flat trails. This is a great challenge for kids, short-distance runners, and anyone willing to discover or re-discover the joy of running in nature.
Other Information About Event
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Race Information
50Km Extreme
- REFRESHMENT POINTS => 6
- VERTICAL CLIMB => 3,500 M
- MAXIMUM ALTITUDE => 828 M
- EST. WINNER'S TIME => 5h30
- MAXIMUM RACE TIME => 13h30
25km Trooper
- REFRESHMENT POINTS => 3
- VERTICAL CLIMB => 1500 M
- MAXIMUM ALTITUDE => 650 M
- EST. WINNER'S TIME => 2h30
- MAXIMUM RACE TIME => 10h
10km Venture
- REFRESHMENT POINTS => 1
- VERTICAL CLIMB => 500 M
- MAXIMUM ALTITUDE => 325 M
- EST. WINNER'S TIME => 1h15
- MAXIMUM RACE TIME => 6h
5km Rookie
- REFRESHMENT POINTS => 0
- VERTICAL CLIMB => 50
- MAXIMUM ALTITUDE => 50
- EST. WINNER'S TIME => 20 MIN
- MAXIMUM RACE TIME => NONE
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Transport
The participants parking will be in front of Riverland Sports Club.
Shuttles to each race starts will be provided to participants as followed:
- -Xtreme 50km: Shuttles to Emba Filao as from 03:30 to 04:00.
- -Trooper 25km: Shuttles to the Black River Gorges Parking as from 06:00 to 06:30.
- -Venture 10km: Shuttles to Walinzi, Yémen Maingard, as from 06:00 to 07:00.
- -Rookie 5km: Shuttles to Walinzi, Yémen Mainguard, as from 07:30 to 08:30.
Bus shuttles will apply social distancing protocols. We recommend using your own transport when possible.
Parking space are available at Walinzi, Yémen Mainguard. -
Sanitary Measures
All participants must respect the sanitary measure protocol put in place by the organizer and the following must be followed:
- Wearing of a face mask before and after the race.
- Respect the social distancing at the racepack collection day and event day.
- Leave the race village as soon as you collected your food and beverage to avoid gathering.
- Respect the group start orders and follow organisers instructions.
Participants should not attend the event if:
- They have a fever of >38 degrees the day of the event or the day preceding the event.
- They had any signs or symptoms of Covid19 in the past 14 days: new continuous cough, fever, change/loss of taste/smell, unless they have a negative PCR test of less than 48hrs.
- They have been in contact with anyone who is sick in the past 14 days, unless they have a negative PCR test of less than 48hrs.
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Prize Giving Ceremony
No prize giving will be held on the event day. Winners from different categories will receive their prize/gift during an award ceremony which will be held on a later date as communicated by the organiser in due course.
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Medical Assistance
A medical team and a professional rescue team will be present on the site and race tracks throughout the duration of the event.
Members of this team will provide medical assistance to participants at each first-aid station, set up along the different trails.
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T-Shirt
Get your Dodo on! T-Shirts are available as an extra purchase
Order before the 8th of October to have it in your race pack!
This t-shirt is a recycled dry fit polyester garment that is ultra light, soft to the touch and anti bacterial.
Now you can run in style!
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT
A unique and sensational adventure awaits you in the western heights of the Mauritian wilderness. Since 2011, the Dodo Trail has been an unmissable event for Mauritian and international runners. This race is renowned for its wild trails and its views that will make you forget the effort. Experience an extraordinary trail and discover the island like never before. Our extreme 50km race takes you through 10 different properties and on a quest to conquer 7 epic peaks. The challenge is real: you will have to get your plumage dirty to deserve the beautiful panoramic views. If the 50km is not yet for you, you can choose from one of the other 3 adventure trails that better suits you and join the flock on the starting line on October 23, 2021.
