*Minimum age: 10 years old.
**Children between 10 years & 14 years old must be under the supervision of an adult.
RACES INFORMATION
Three Races to make everyone Happy!
ELITE
approx. 22k
950m D+
Individuals Only
Minimum age 18
CHALLENGER
approx. 15k
550m D+
Individuals Only
Minimum age 16
FAMILY
approx. 10km
450m D+
Team of Two
Man, Woman or Mixed
Minimum age 10
Where is the meeting point for the race start?
Le Trail Pacific Energy will start at the Mele Beach Bar & Finish at the Mele Beach Bar. Make sure to bring some cash with you should you want to buy some food.
What are the meeting times at Mele Village?
• ELITE (22 km) and CHALLENGER (15 km) runners: Please arrive at the Mele Beach start line by 6:00 AM for race check-in, safety briefing, and bib distribution.
• FAMILY (10 km) runners: Please arrive at the Mele Beach start line by 7:00 AM for race check-in, safety briefing, and bib distribution.
📍 Mele Beach is located 8.5 km (approximately 20 minutes) from downtown Port Vila.
Please allow sufficient travel time to arrive on schedule.
How can I get to the race location?
- By your own car – Places are very limited, please organize carpooling.
- By bus – We will organize buses from Port Vila for an additional cost of 500 vatu per person. ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO PAID FOR A BUS IN THEIR REGISTRATIONS.
What do I do before the race start?
I arrive at the meeting place.
I come to confirm my participation under the tent.
I pick up my t-shirt and my Bib Number.
Mandatory to attache your Bib number in front of your T-shirt. NOT THE BACK!
Car Park
Only the organization’s vehicles are authorized to enter the race start line area highlighted in red in the Map.
We are expecting around 850+ persons.
Car parks are available but limited for your cars. Participant vehicles parking are highlighted in yellow in the Map.
Parking sites will be indicated by assistants. Please follow their instructions.
Places are very limited, please organize carpooling.
Traffic will be temporarily interrupted when the races start.
We ask runners and car drivers to be extremely vigilant (near the race location) through out the whole event!
Buses / Transportation Timings
• ELITE (22 km) & CHALLENGER (15 km) runners who purchased bus transport: please be at the bus pick-up location between 5:00–5:20 AM.
⏰ Last bus departs Port Vila at 5:30 AM.
• FAMILY (10 km) runners who purchased bus transport: please be at the bus pick-up location between 6:00–6:20 AM.
⏰ Last bus departs Port Vila at 6:30 AM.
📍 Pick-up Location: Pétanque Court (between AJC and Paris Shopping).
🚌 Each bus will be numbered. A printed list of registered/paid runners will be available, and teams will be assigned accordingly.
⚠️ All departures will leave on time. Please plan your transportation to the pick-up point accordingly.
Buses will be organized ONLY for people who ticked yes and paid for transport from Port Vila for an additional cost of 500 vatu per person .
Check in and BIB distribution
• You must collect your bib before your race starts – otherwise you will not be allowed to run.
• No on-site registration or name changes. If you do not have a bib number, you will not be allowed to run.
• Bib & T-shirt collection opens from 6:00 AM.
• Please remember your bib number (included in your confirmation email).
See your bib number
• No on-site registration or name changes. If you do not have a bib number, you will not be allowed to run.
• Bib & T-shirt collection opens from 6:00 AM.
• Please remember your bib number (included in your confirmation email).
📋 Lists by race will also be available at the start line on race day.
👕 T-shirts:
• Official race T-shirts are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Sizes cannot be guaranteed – late arrivals may not receive their preferred size.
• Wearing the official T-shirt is not mandatory. Corporate teams may wear their own branded uniforms if preferred.
Race Start times
Arrive on time with your bib visibly attached to the front of your chest – this is mandatory for the entire race.
• ELITE (22 km) & CHALLENGER (15 km): Start 7:00 AM – briefing at 6:45 AM
• FAMILY (10 km): Start 9:00 AM – briefing at 8:45 AM
Races start on schedule. Late runners’ time counts from the official start.
You have 5 minutes after the start to cross the line, otherwise you will be disqualified.
Safety briefing is given 15 minutes before each race.
Allow extra time for transport, parking, and bib collection due to high turnout.
Equipment
Please note that no water, food or equipment will be present at the different checkpoints of the race.
There will be no water bottle distribution! You must bring your own bottles.
Come at the start with at least 2 liters of water.
Equipment suitable for walking/running in the wilderness and self-sufficiency is therefore essential:
* A pair of walking/sport shoes (flip-flops are not allowed).
* A bag containing at least 2 Liters of water.
* Food/Snacks to sustain your effort for a period of 3 to 7 hours.
* First Aid Kit
* A 40 cm long strapping.
* 1 charged telephone for the team.
* 1 whistle for each team member.
* The map of your course (to be printed by yourself).
It is recommended to have your legs covered (pants, high socks, tights, …), a hat, a pair of gloves.
The organization reserves the right to check the conformity of the equipment of each runner, and, if necessary, can decide to prohibit the departure or to disqualify participants not having the required material.
Race conditions
The race takes place in the jungle / bush on rough terrain: hilly, steep, muddy and beach.
Some passages include small river crossings and a bridge.
Race’s Progress
📡 CHECKPOINT SCANNING
Each checkpoint is equipped with a bib scanner.
Your bib must be clearly visible and in direct line of sight with the red scanner box.
This system replaces manual checks — you simply run through without stopping.
🗺️ COURSES
The 3 courses are marked with orange spray paint and orange cloth.
At regular intervals, you will also find information posters informing you about your progress, according to the official map of your course
Follow the orange markings: paint on tree trunks and ribbons tied to branches. Shredded paper will also be on the ground to mark trail intersections. You will also find signs to help guide you.
It’s mandatory to wear your bib number on the front, in a visible location, without bending the electronic chip. An electronic detection system is located throughout the course to track your position and ensure you are on the correct path. Undetected runners will be automatically disqualified.
If you want to withdraw from the race, do so only at a checkpoint by giving your bib number to an organizer. Do not leave the race before reaching the finish line without returning your bib at a checkpoint. If you do, it will trigger a search that you will be billed for.
There is no water or food at the checkpoints. Bring enough to sustain you for the entire course—it can get very hot!
Provide assistance and notify the nearest organizer to alert emergency services. There are 15 Mobile Force staff and 15 volunteers spread out along all three courses to assist you.
Withdrawal / Disqualification
If you wish to abandon your course (permanently or by changing course), do so only at a checkpoint by giving your bib number to the controllers who will take the appropriate measures.
The disqualification of the runner will be pronounced in the following cases:
* Absence of race number or race number not visible on the chest;
* Exchange of race number before or during the race, not in accordance with the organization;
* Taking a road that does not conform to the courses established by the organization;
* Non assistance to another team
Security & Safety
Safety is everyone’s business.
By your behavior during the event, you must make sure to maintain your own physical integrity by adopting a speed adapted to your aptitude and physical condition. The speed of a team is that of its slowest element; identify your partner’s abilities and place him or her in the lead in order to adopt the right speed.
Throughout the course, VMF staff will be present to provide first aid if necessary. They will be equipped with a radio and will be able to take the most appropriate measures for your situation.
🆘 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
* Stay on the race track ;
* Identify with your map the nearest VMF point and try to get there ;
* Use your phone by calling : 7735801 / 7779097
* Ask for assistance from another team ;
* Use your whistle to alert the teams around ;
🚑 1 ProMedical station will be at your disposal for this event:
* Located at Start line of the race
* Free line 115 for promedical
🗑️ No Littering
Littering is prohibited. All runners are responsible to keep our lush Vanuatu jungle clean and also care for our environment.
AFTER RACE SNACK
The Beach Bar will be open to sell burgers, fries, pizza, drinks and more if you wish to eat at the beach bar.
Other local foods will be sold & Soft Drinks will be on sale as well by Mele Mama’s. Expect tuluk, barbecue, sandwiches, rice & meat etc…at a very affordable cost.
Make sure to bring some cash to buy some food on the day.
Winning Prize & Prize-Giving Ceremony
A prize-giving ceremony is planned on the finish site of the 3 races at 12:00 pm.
ELITE MEN’S & WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL
1st place – 20,000 vatu + Medal
2nd place – 10,000 vatu + Medal
3th place – 5,000 vatu + Medal
CHALLENGER MEN’S & WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL
1st place – 15,000 vatu + Medal
2nd place – 7,5000 vatu + Medal
3th place – 2,500 vatu + Medal
FAMILY MEN’S, WOMEN’S & MIXED TEAM
1st place – Goodies + Medals
2nd place – Goodies + Medals
3th place – Goodies + Medals
Results
The results will be published online.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR REGISTRATION
See you Saturday at the start line!
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