7RUN • THE JOURNAL•STORIES, INVESTIGATIONS & SOURCES
7RUN 7RUN
Sourced summaryTrail & Mountain

Diagonale des Fous 2026: just £1,500 for the winner

Despite a lengthy route of around 180 km, with more than 10,000 m of positive elevation gain, Diagonale des Fous 2026 is only offering a prize of £1,500 for the winner.

Diagonale des Fous 2026: just £1,500 for the winner
Image credit: u-Trail — photo published with the source article

Diagonale des Fous 2026, billed as a major ultra-trail event, ultimately rewards its winner with a limited amount. The source says the winning runner will receive only £1,500, despite the race’s status and its specialist audience.

The sporting challenge presented for the 2026 edition is based on striking figures: you have to cover around 180 kilometres and rack up more than 10,000 metres of positive elevation gain. These elements describe the level of constraints expected for the runners taking part.

The event is also set within its geographical context: the race runs through La Réunion. The source links this passage through Réunion territory to the expected showdown with recognised ultra-trail runners.

Original publicationu-Trail • summary and context by 7RUN
Read the source ↗