D-Day for the thousands of participants in the Grand Raid 2024 edition. The bib collection takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Ravine Blanche.
7,300 runners are involved. Five races in this edition. The delivery of bibs to trail runners takes place at Ravine Blanche.
Under the Saint-Pierre sun, an endless line stretches out. The thousands of people armed with chairs wait with one goal: to win the precious sesame. And many arrived well before to be in the front row “I got up at 4 a.m., got here at 5 a.m.”
participants, whether amateurs or experienced, equipped with their bib and bracelet. They realize that there are only 24 hours left before their departure.
Many people made the trip for the test. “The whole Reunion Island lives for that. The people are so nice, I wanted to take advantage of that.”
Volunteers are busy checking bags and belongings. Nothing should be forgotten”We give the t-shirts based on the envelopes, we look at the size of the t-shirt and the distance it has to travel,” explains a volunteer.
The kick-off will be given this Thursday at Ravine Blanche.
The athletes will tackle just over 160 km.
Runners must bring a summons and a valid ID. To collect the bib, the runner must also bring their racing bag with all the mandatory equipment that they will present at the checkpoint.
Each competitor will receive a cap, a T. shirt (+ a tank top for the DDF.) for the race and assistance bags (3 for the Diagonale des Fous, 2 for the Trail de Bourbon and 1 for the Mascareignes). After these obligatory formalities, you will pass, if you wish, in front of the partner stands who will give you nice gifts.
During this pre-race day, bibs will be handed out for all races, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Diagonale des fous: 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Bourbon Trail: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Mascarenes: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Zembrocal Trail (X4 runners) : 07H30-19H00
Métis Trail: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The organization reminds that no power of attorney to collect a bib will be accepted.
