Moka Trail 2026 takes place on Saturday, October 3, at Beau Bois, Moka, with five routes ranging from a relaxed 5 km Fun Jog to the demanding 30 km Le Grand Pouce. The first runners start at 6 a.m., while the family-friendly Fun Jog begins at 8:25 a.m.. It is an opportunity to experience Mauritius beyond the beach, through sugarcane fields, woodland, valleys, and the slopes of its distinctive mountains.
Registration is now closed. For registered participants, the immediate priority is bib collection on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Decathlon, Bagatelle. Both the organiser and ROAG confirm that pickup date; the organiser states that no bibs will be distributed on race day and nobody may start without one.
Whether you are racing, accompanying a runner, or hoping to volunteer, here is what makes this island event special and what you need to know before October 3.
"Moka Trail 2026 offers a unique way to experience Mauritius beyond its beaches, through sugarcane fields, woodlands, valleys, and mountains."
Moka Trail 2026 Race Details
Date, Location, and Registration
The race village is in Beau Bois, Moka, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Moka Smart City organises the event, with administration by ROAG. The official pages agree on the date, venue, and five-distance format.
The organiser’s page gives September 1, 2026, as the published registration deadline. Although some earlier promotion still invites runners to register, ROAG’s current event status is “Entries Closed.” Do not arrive on October 3 expecting to buy an entry or receive a race bib at the start.
ROAG mentions that bib swaps may occur subject to availability and on a first-come basis. That is not an invitation to transfer a bib informally. Contact the race administration and follow its process if you need a change.
Start Times, Ages, and Published Fees
Race Schedule and Entry Prices
The organiser publishes the following schedule and entry prices in Mauritian rupees. These are the advertised registration fees, not currently available walk-in tickets:
- 5 km Fun Jog: 8:25 a.m., minimum age 8, Rs 700.
- 7 km Les 2 Mamelles: 8:10 a.m., minimum age 12, Rs 895.
- 10 km Bar Le Duc: 7:50 a.m., minimum age 12, Rs 1,000.
- 15 km Le Petit Both: 7:30 a.m., minimum age 14, Rs 1,375 on the organiser’s page.
- 30 km Le Grand Pouce: 6 a.m., minimum age 18, Rs 1,450.
There is one price discrepancy: ROAG lists Rs 1,350 for the 15 km, while Moka’s event page lists Rs 1,375. Registered runners should use their payment confirmation or ask ROAG to clarify rather than assume which amount applies. The two official sources agree on the other four standard fees and all five start times.
Choosing Your Trail Experience
5 km Fun Jog and 7 km Les 2 Mamelles
The 5 km Fun Jog is designed for families, children, and walkers who want to enjoy Moka’s scenery without making the clock the centre of the day. The organiser describes it as a relaxed route, suitable for taking part with friends or relatives. Its 8:25 a.m. start is the last departure of the morning.
The 7 km Les 2 Mamelles offers a first step into a more varied trail. Runners leave Beau Bois through sugarcane fields, with the Deux Mamelles mountains forming the backdrop. Climbs, descents, and changing terrain make it more than a flat-road outing, even though the organiser presents it as accessible to recreational runners with appropriate fitness.
Both routes are marked sold out on Moka’s event page. Families already registered should check their transport instructions carefully, since their shuttle meeting point differs from that of the longer intermediate courses.
The New 10 km Bar Le Duc
An Intermediate Challenge
The 10 km Bar Le Duc is a new intermediate option for 2026. ROAG describes it as a route for runners who want more than 7 km but are not ready for the more technical 15 km challenge.
From the Beau Bois race village, it passes beneath the M3 motorway toward Bar Le Duc, continues through a private estate, descends beside the river, and enters woodland. It then joins the final section of Les 2 Mamelles for the return to the finish.
That combination gives runners a different view of Moka: infrastructure, estate land, water, and woodland all form part of the course. Access during a race does not mean the private-estate section is open for independent visits afterward. Stay on the marked route and follow marshals’ directions.
15 km Le Petit Both
A Demanding Course
The 15 km Le Petit Both reaches the mountain pass between Le Pouce and Pieter Both, two of Mauritius’s most recognisable peaks. The organiser highlights steep passes, green valleys, technical sections, and the Malenga steps. This is a more demanding course, not simply another five kilometres added to the Bar Le Duc route.
ROAG’s description takes runners through valleys before joining part of the Grand Pouce track, heading toward Crève-Cœur, climbing the Malenga stairs, and circling Deux Mamelles. Sugarcane fields lead into the return to Beau Bois.
For a registered runner, the attraction is the variety as much as the distance. The terrain asks for concentration, and the scenery rewards it. Arrive prepared for your selected course rather than comparing its distance directly with a road race.
30 km Le Grand Pouce
The Ultimate Trail Challenge
Le Grand Pouce is the longest and most technical Moka Trail route. It begins at 6 a.m., giving experienced runners an early start from Beau Bois.
The course heads toward the slopes of Le Pouce, then tackles technical climbs and descents through Vallée Pitot. It continues toward Pieter Both and Crève-Cœur, reaches the Malenga steps, circles Deux Mamelles, and crosses sugarcane fields on the way back to the race village.
The official descriptions make its difficulty clear. This is not the course to choose on the strength of holiday enthusiasm alone. With entries closed, registered athletes should focus on the route briefing, equipment instructions, and a sensible race-day effort rather than last-minute changes to their training.
The Landscape and Community Behind Moka Trail
A Mauritius Tradition Since 2012
Moka Trail began in 2012, created to encourage people to be active and embrace a healthier lifestyle. The organiser says it now brings thousands of participants together each year for an outdoor experience in central Mauritius.
The five-route format is central to that purpose. A child taking part in the Fun Jog and an experienced runner setting off on Le Grand Pouce can share the same race village, even though their mornings will be very different. The event gives families and running clubs a common day without asking everyone to tackle the same difficulty.
The figures that matter most in 2026 are straightforward: five routes, 5–30 km distances, and minimum ages from 8 to 18, depending on the course. A final 2026 starter count has not been published on the official pages reviewed.
More Than a Coastal Holiday
Discover the Heart of Mauritius
For visitors, Beau Bois introduces a part of Mauritius that a beach-only itinerary can miss. The race descriptions move through cultivated fields, forests, river sections, and mountain passes. Le Pouce, Pieter Both, Deux Mamelles, and Crève-Cœur are not decorative names on a poster; they help define the day’s route and effort.
Let that landscape influence how you participate. Keep packaging with you, respect private land, and follow the marked course. The race is a temporary invitation into a carefully planned route, not permission to wander across neighbouring properties.
Supporters can also enjoy the occasion without entering the course. Ask the organiser where spectators may gather and how to reach the race village. A roadside stop chosen from an online map could interfere with runners, residents, or event transport.
Volunteers Make the Morning Work
Behind the Scenes of Moka Trail
The organiser says more than 100 volunteers contribute each year, helping with bib collection, refreshment stations, course guidance, and marshalling. These are the people who keep five departures and many different abilities moving through the same event safely.
Moka’s event page invites people to volunteer, but it does not publish a final volunteer intake deadline. If you want to help on October 3, contact the organiser first and take on an assigned role rather than simply appearing at an aid station.
For runners, a quick thank-you goes a long way. Listen to marshal instructions, be considerate at refreshment points, and remember that the atmosphere is made by participants as well as organisers.
Race-Week Logistics and Costs
Bib Collection on September 30
Bib pickup is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Decathlon, Bagatelle. No bibs are issued on race day. If you cannot attend pickup yourself, ask ROAG what arrangements it permits; the published pages do not establish an automatic proxy-pickup rule.
Keep your registration confirmation accessible and review any final participant email. A bib is required to start, but it is not a replacement for reading the race instructions.
Shuttles and Race-Day Arrival
Getting to the Start Line
ROAG lists shuttles for the 5 km, 7 km, 10 km, and 15 km routes. There is no shuttle listed for the 30 km, whose meeting point is Beau Bois.
The published race-specific shuttle details are:
- 5 km: Vivea Business Park; first shuttle 6:25 a.m., last 3:25 p.m.
- 7 km: Vivea Business Park; first shuttle 6:10 a.m., last 3:25 p.m.
- 10 km: Telfair; first shuttle 5:50 a.m., last 2:50 p.m.
- 15 km: Telfair; first shuttle 5:30 a.m., last 2:50 p.m.
- 30 km: Beau Bois directly; no shuttle listed.
A general line on ROAG’s page also says “first shuttle 6 a.m.,” which conflicts with the earlier 10 km and 15 km departures in its detailed schedule. Follow your final race-specific confirmation and ask ROAG if anything is unclear.
Extra Purchases and Refunds
Merchandise and Policies
ROAG lists optional event T-shirts at Rs 650. That separate merchandise charge should not be mistaken for an item included in every registration fee.
The race’s refund policy says registration is firm and final, with no refund for any reason. Bib-swap availability is a different matter and remains subject to the organiser’s process.
Before October 3, confirm any required kit, cut-off times, aid-station details, and medical arrangements in your participant instructions. Those specifics are not fully set out on the public pages reviewed here. Do not assume another Mauritius trail race uses the same rules.
Moka Trail 2026 FAQs
The Things People Always Want to Know
When is Moka Trail 2026?
It takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Beau Bois, Moka, Mauritius. Starts range from 6 a.m. to 8:25 a.m., depending on distance.
Can I still register?
ROAG currently marks entries closed. The organiser published a September 1 registration deadline. Do not expect race-day entry; ask ROAG directly about any permitted bib-swap process.
What distances are available?
The programme has 5 km, 7 km, 10 km, 15 km, and 30 km routes, ranging from a family Fun Jog to technical mountain running.
How much are Moka Trail fees?
Published standard fees are Rs 700 for 5 km, Rs 895 for 7 km, Rs 1,000 for 10 km, and Rs 1,450 for 30 km. The 15 km price differs: Rs 1,375 on Moka’s page and Rs 1,350 on ROAG. Entries are closed.
When do runners collect bibs?
On September 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Decathlon, Bagatelle. No race-day bib distribution is permitted.
Can children participate?
The 5 km admits participants from age 8. Minimum ages rise to 12 for 7 km and 10 km, 14 for 15 km, and 18 for 30 km.
Are shuttles available for every route?
No. Shuttles are listed for 5 km, 7 km, 10 km, and 15 km. The 30 km participants report directly to Beau Bois. Confirm your specific departure point and time.
Verified Information at a Glance
- Event category: Trail running and family outdoor participation.
- Event name: Moka Trail 2026.
- Date and venue: Saturday, October 3, 2026, Beau Bois, Moka, Mauritius.
- Organiser and administrator: Moka Smart City; ROAG.
- Routes: 5 km Fun Jog, 7 km Les 2 Mamelles, 10 km Bar Le Duc, 15 km Le Petit Both, and 30 km Le Grand Pouce.
- Start times: 30 km 6 a.m.; 15 km 7:30 a.m.; 10 km 7:50 a.m.; 7 km 8:10 a.m.; 5 km 8:25 a.m.
- Registration status: Closed on ROAG.
- Bib collection: September 30, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Decathlon Bagatelle; no bibs on race day.
- Published prices: Rs 700, Rs 895, Rs 1,000, and Rs 1,450 for 5, 7, 10, and 30 km respectively. 15 km: Rs 1,375 on Moka’s page versus Rs 1,350 on ROAG.
- Optional merchandise: T-shirt Rs 650.
- Refund policy: No refunds; authorised bib swaps subject to availability.
- Community history: Launched in 2012, with 100-plus volunteers supporting the event each year.
If you are registered, collect your bib and arrive ready for October 3, 2026. If you are supporting or volunteering, confirm your role and access first, then join Beau Bois for a morning that shows how much of Mauritius’s beauty lies beyond the shore.
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