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ULTRA MIRAGE 2026 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registrations will open on 3rd of December 2025 on a first come first served basis. Your race entry is only validated once the full amount has been disbursed. You are able to postpone your entry for 1year only if you inform the organisation prior to September 2026.
UMED 100K Records
Fastest Man
Rachid El Morabity
(Morocco)
2019 / 8h 21' 29''
Fastest Woman
Elisabet Barnes
(Sweden)
2018 / 10h 25' 19''
Youngest Finisher
Khalil Ben Gacem
(Tunisia)
2019 / 15y old
Oldest Finisher
Garguiullo William
(Switzerland)
2025 / 71y old
UMED 50K Records
Fastest Man
Walid Mrad
(Tunisia)
2022 / 3h26'31"
Fastest Woman
Bouchra Lundgren Eriksen
(Denmark)
2023 / 4h28'15"
Youngest Finisher
Abderrahman Mseddi (Tunisia)
2025 / 15y old
Oldest Finisher
Andrzej Kolasa
(Poland)
2024 / 73y old
Assurances BIAT 25km Desert Trail
RACE
When : Sat. 03 Oct. 2026
Where : Tozeur/Tunisia
Start/Finish Line : TBC
Distance* : 26 km
Max Time : 5 hours
Max Number of Runners : 300
ITRA Points** : 1
UTMB qualifier** : TBC
Check Points :
1 (Hydratation/Medical/Food)
Hydratation Points : 1
Team Option : Yes, for 5 runners
Difficulty : Moderate
Mandatory Equipment : Yes
Doctor Certificate Required : No
Insurance Included : Yes
Finisher Prize : Medal & Certificate
TRANSPORT
Tunis-Tozeur : Thursday 01 Oct. 2026
Tozeur-Tunis : Sunday 04 Oct. 2026
Hotel-Start/Finish Line-Hotel : Yes
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation : 4* Hotel in Tozeur
Check-in : 01 Oct. 2026
Check-out : 04 Oct. 2026
Number of nights : 3
Single Option : Extra
Meal Package : All Inclusive
Beverage Included : No
PRICE : Euro 415
* Subject to last minute changes
** Subject to ITRA/UTMB evaluation
Assurances BIAT 25km Desert Trail
RACE
When : Sat. 03 Oct. 2026
Where : Tozeur/Tunisia
Start/Finish Line : TBC
Distance* : 26 km
Max Time : 5 hours
Max Number of Runners : 300
ITRA Points** : 1
UTMB qualifier** : TBC
Check Points :
1 (Hydratation/Medical/Food)
Hydratation Points : 1
Team Option : Yes, for 5 runners
Difficulty : Moderate
Mandatory Equipment : Yes
Doctor Certificate Required : No
Insurance Included : Yes
Finisher Prize : Medal & Certificate
TRANSPORT
Tunis-Tozeur : Thursday 01 Oct. 2026
Tozeur-Tunis : Sunday 04 Oct. 2026
Hotel-Start/Finish Line-Hotel : Yes
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation : 4* Hotel in Tozeur
Check-in : 01 Oct. 2026
Check-out : 04 Oct. 2026
Number of nights : 3
Single Option : Extra
Meal Package : All Inclusive
Beverage Included : No
PRICE : Euro 415
* Subject to last minute changes
** Subject to ITRA/UTMB evaluation
ULTRA MIRAGE 50K
RACE
When : Sat. 03 Oct. 2026
Where : Tozeur/Tunisia
Start/Finish Line : TBC
Distance* : 52 km
Max Time : 10 hours
Max Number of Runners : 200
ITRA Points** : 2
UTMB qualifier** : Yes
Check Points : 2 (Hydratation/Medical/Food)
Hydratation Points : 4
Team Option : Yes, for 5 runners
Difficulty : Moderate
Mandatory Equipment : Yes
Doctor Certificate Required : No
Insurance Included : Yes
Finisher Prize : Medal & Certificate
TRANSPORT
Tunis-Tozeur : Thursday 01 Oct. 2026
Tozeur-Tunis : Sunday 04 Oct. 2026
Hotel-Start/Finish Line-Hotel : Yes
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation : 4* Hotel in Tozeur
Check-in : 01 Oct. 2026
Check-out : 04 Oct. 2026
Number of nights : 3
Single Option : Extra
Meal Package : All Inclusive
Beverage Included : No
PRICE : Euro 455
* Subject to last minute changes
** Subject to ITRA/UTMB evaluation
ULTRA MIRAGE 50K
RACE
When : Sat. 03 Oct. 2026
Where : Tozeur/Tunisia
Start/Finish Line : TBC
Distance* : 52 km
Max Time : 10 hours
Max Number of Runners : 200
ITRA Points** : 2
UTMB qualifier** : Yes
Check Points : 2 (Hydratation/Medical/Food)
Hydratation Points : 4
Team Option : Yes, for 5 runners
Difficulty : Moderate
Mandatory Equipment : Yes
Doctor Certificate Required : No
Insurance Included : Yes
Finisher Prize : Medal & Certificate
TRANSPORT
Tunis-Tozeur : Thursday 01 Oct. 2026
Tozeur-Tunis : Sunday 04 Oct. 2026
Hotel-Start/Finish Line-Hotel : Yes
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation : 4* Hotel in Tozeur
Check-in : 01 Oct. 2026
Check-out : 04 Oct. 2026
Number of nights : 3
Single Option : Extra
Meal Package : All Inclusive
Beverage Included : No
PRICE : Euro 455
* Subject to last minute changes
** Subject to ITRA/UTMB evaluation
ULTRA MIRAGE 100K
RACE
When : Sat. 03 Oct. 2026
Where : Tozeur/Tunisia
Start/Finish Line : TBC
Distance* : 100 km
Max Time : 20 hours
Max Number of Runners : 100
ITRA Points** : 3
UTMB qualifier** : Yes
Check Points : 5 (Hydratation/Medical/Food)
Hydratation Points : 8
Team Option : Yes, for 5 runners
Difficulty : Advanced
Mandatory Equipment : Yes
Doctor Certificate Required : No
Insurance Included : Yes
Finisher Prize : Medal & Certificate
TRANSPORT
Tunis-Tozeur : Thursday 01 Oct. 2026
Tozeur-Tunis : Sunday 04 Oct. 2026
Hotel-Start/Finish Line-Hotel : Yes
ACCOMODATION
Accomodation : 4* Hotel in Tozeur
Check-in : 01 Oct. 2026
Check-out : 04 Oct. 2026
Number of nights : 3
Single Option : Extra
Meal Package : All Inclusive
Beverage Included : No
PRICE : Euro 495
* Subject to last minute changes
** Subject ITRA / UTMB evaluation
ULTRA MIRAGE 100K
RACE
When : Sat. 03 Oct. 2026
Where : Tozeur/Tunisia
Start/Finish Line : TBC
Distance* : 100 km
Max Time : 20 hours
Max Number of Runners : 100
ITRA Points** : 3
UTMB qualifier** : Yes
Check Points : 5 (Hydratation/Medical/Food)
Hydratation Points : 8
Team Option : Yes, for 5 runners
Difficulty : Advanced
Mandatory Equipment : Yes
Doctor Certificate Required : No
Insurance Included : Yes
Finisher Prize : Medal & Certificate
TRANSPORT
Tunis-Tozeur : Thursday 01 Oct. 2026
Tozeur-Tunis : Sunday 04 Oct. 2026
Hotel-Start/Finish Line-Hotel : Yes
ACCOMODATION
Accomodation : 4* Hotel in Tozeur
Check-in : 01 Oct. 2026
Check-out : 04 Oct. 2026
Number of nights : 3
Single Option : Extra
Meal Package : All Inclusive
Beverage Included : No
PRICE : Euro 495
* Subject to last minute changes
** Subject ITRA / UTMB evaluation
Program
Thu 01 Oct
10.00 First bus departs from Tunis-Carthage Airport to Tozeur
18.00 Last bus departs from Tunis-Carthage Airport to Tozeur
Fri 02 Oct
08.00-12.00: Race Registration done by Race Number
13.00-14.00 Race briefing in English
14.00-15.00 Race briefing in French
15.00-16.00 Race briefing in Arabic
Sat 03 Oct
05.30 Buses Depart from Tozeur to UMED Village
06.30 UMED Races Start
12:00 25km Assurances BIAT Trail Closes
16.30 UMED50 Race closes
17.00 Buses Depart from UMED Village to Tozeur
Sun 04 Oct
02.30 UMED100 Race Finish/ Last Bus back to Tozeur
10.00 Closing Ceremony
11.00 Bus depart from Tozeur to Tunis
2026 Race Details
100Km track
The 100km race track is similar to the previous year (GPX file available). Expect a delightful scenery across the Sahara. Check points are spread 15-20km from each other. Hydration stations will also be available along the route.
50Km track
The 52km race track (GPX file available) will follow the same path as the 100km race for the first 6km. Both races will share 2 Check Points (CP4 and CP5). Two hydrations points will be available
25Km track
The 26km race track (GPX file available) will follow the same path as the 50km race for the first 9km. Hydrations points will be available
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT
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Back Pack (to carry a minimum of 2L of water)
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Survival blanket
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Whistle
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Lighter - UMED100
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Torch (head torch or equivalent) UMED100!
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Passport / ID card
