Following the resounding success of its second edition held in August this year, Tourism Seychelles announces the return of the Seychelles Nature Trail (SNT) for a third edition, scheduled to take place on 16th May 2026 on the island of Mahé.
The event, which has quickly established itself as one of the international highlights on Seychelles’ sporting and experiential tourism calendar, once again promises to showcase the island’s breathtaking nature.
Like in the previous editions, the 2026 race promises runners a high-energy 22 km challenge, featuring a demanding 1,210m elevation gain across some of Mahé’s most striking natural landscapes. Runners will set off from Port Glaud, navigating a spectacular route through Cap Ternay, Anse Major, Mare aux Cochons, Cassedent, and Tomassin, before powering toward the finish at Grand Anse. The race blends coastline, forest, and mountain terrain—technical, and is suited to all levels.
The Seychelles Nature trail continues to champion sports tourism and celebrate Seychelles’ unmatched biodiversity, offering runners an immersive journey through some of the archipelago’s natural parks.
File Photo: Ms Bernadette Honoré, Senior Marketing Executive for the Réunion and Indian Ocean Market addressing this year’s SNT Media briefing
Speaking about the event, Ms Bernadette Honoré, Senior Marketing Executive for the Réunion and Indian Ocean Market at Tourism Seychelles, explained that the Seychelles Nature Trail is designed to attract international, regional, and local trail runners, while also inspiring Seychellois athletes to embrace the sport and discover the country’s wild beauty up close.
“The Seychelles Nature Trail is a powerful showcase of our islands’ granitic attributes and a key driver in positioning Seychelles as a premier nature and sport tourism destination. This edition once again features one of our most diverse routes, combining athletic intensity with amazing picture-perfect scenery.”
She highlighted the growing international appeal of the Seychelles Nature Trail, noting that nearly one-third of participants in the most recent edition were international runners from Asia, Africa, and Europe. She added that international partners have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, further strengthening the event’s reputation on the global trail-running circuit.
“In response to this rising interest, we are launching the call for participation early, giving runners from around the world ample time to plan their travel and secure their place,” she said.
Trail enthusiasts are invited to register and secure their spot for the Seychelles Nature Trail 2026 by visiting https://ilop.re/ilop-sport/seychelles-nature-trail/
