The 17th Trail de Rodrigues took place on November 9, 2026, with over 400 participants gathering at La Ferme for the event. The competition featured various trails, including the 75km Trail du Hibou, the 54km Trail des Perroquets, and the 7km Trail de la Tortue. Sylvaine "Sissi" Cussot, a French athlete, defended her title in the women's category, while Damien Ravina, a Réunionnais athlete, secured his first win in the men's category.
Sylvaine "Sissi" Cussot completed the 75km Trail du Hibou in 8 hours 16 minutes 17 seconds, marking her second consecutive win in the event. She was joined by several other female athletes, including Colombe Tarin, Marine Lavalard, and Marie Aimée Flore, who all ran together for a significant portion of the course. Cussot attributed her success to her experience and training, as well as the support of her coach.
Damien Ravina, who finished second in the 75km Trail du Hibou last year, redeemed himself with a win this year, completing the course in 7 hours 17 minutes 3 seconds. He credited his coach, Elvino Pierre Louis, for helping him improve his performance. Ravina faced stiff competition from other athletes, including Frédéric Duchemann and Maxime Cailloch, but managed to pull ahead and secure the top spot.
The 17th Trail de Rodrigues also saw victories for other athletes, including Frédéric Duchemann, who won the 28km Trail du Solitaire in 2 hours 27 minutes 44 seconds. Coralie Duchemann, the sister of Frédéric, won the 16km Trail du Gecko in 1 hour 46 minutes 45 seconds. Other winners included Brian François Fils, who took top honors in the 54km Trail des Perroquets, and Coline Clément, who won the women's category in the same event.
The Trail de Rodrigues is a popular event that attracts athletes from around the world. This year's competition featured a diverse field of participants, including athletes from Réunion, France, and Mauritius. The event was organized with the support of several sponsors, including Crystal, which was the main sponsor.
The 17th Trail de Rodrigues was a significant event for the athletes who participated, with many competing in multiple trails and distances. The competition was marked by challenging weather conditions, but the athletes persevered and delivered impressive performances. The event concluded with a ceremony at the Cotton Bay Resort & Spa, where the winners were awarded their prizes.
The Trail de Rodrigues will return next year, with athletes already looking forward to competing in the event. The competition has established itself as a premier trail running event in the region, attracting top athletes from around the world. With its challenging courses and beautiful scenery, the Trail de Rodrigues is an event that athletes and spectators alike look forward to.
Key points
- Sylvaine "Sissi" Cussot defended her title in the women's category, completing the 75km Trail du Hibou in 8 hours 16 minutes 17 seconds.
- Damien Ravina secured his first win in the men's category, completing the 75km Trail du Hibou in 7 hours 17 minutes 3 seconds.
- The 17th Trail de Rodrigues featured over 400 participants and several different trails and distances.
