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8–12 October 2026

Morocco's epic 60km ultra.Uplift local communities.

A 5-day, all-inclusive experience in the High Atlas Mountains.

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What people are saying

Hear it from the runners

★★★★★

"I love running in new places and new cultures, but this is a way to really immerse, and not just visit as a tourist. It's raw, it's emotional, but that's how it should be."

Ade — pro ultrarunner

★★★★★

"It's had a massive impact on my life. Running through these areas, it motivates you to keep on going because you're not just doing it for yourself. You're doing it for the cause, for the future of the communities."

Gav — first-time ultrarunner

The week

Part adventure, part purpose

Five days built around a single-day 60km ultra and real connection with the communities you're funding.

1: Meet the communities

A Rise Ultra runner talking with a young girl during a community visit in the High Atlas

A hosted day with the High Atlas Foundation — you meet the people you're running for before you run a step. This is the heart of the week.

2: Run the 60km ultra

A runner climbing a rocky ridgeline high in the Atlas Mountains

A single-day ultra through the High Atlas on Day 3. Runners of all levels welcome — seasoned trail runners and first-timers on the same start line.

3: A life-changing experience

Runners embracing and celebrating at the Rise Ultra finish line

An all-inclusive week in Morocco that leaves you with friendship, perspective, and a purpose that stays with you long after you've flown home.

Secure your place

Meet the communities first. Then run for them.

Why we exist

You run for them

In September 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas — Morocco's deadliest in over sixty years. Three years on, these communities are still rebuilding.

Where your money goes

Local jobs & paid work

Part of every entry funds paid roles in logistics, cooking, route support, aid stations and village projects.

Optional runner fundraising

We set up a page through the High Atlas Foundation and help you hit your goal. 100% goes to earthquake recovery.

Long-term support

The event keeps these villages visible and funded year-round, well beyond the recovery window.

Day by day

Your five days

8–12 October 2026

  1. 1

    Arrive & welcome dinner

    Airport pick-up, settle in, and eat together as a group for the first time.

  2. 2

    Community & impact day

    Hosted by the High Atlas Foundation. You meet the villages your entry supports.

  3. 3

    60km Ultra through the High Atlas

    Aid stations, hydration, full route support. Checkpoint times apply.

  4. 4

    Local children's run & celebration

    A short run with the village kids, then awards and a proper celebration.

  5. 5

    Farewell breakfast & departures

    Last meal together, then airport transfers home.

The package

What's included

  • ✓Premium accommodation — a twin room shared with one other runner (private rooms available)
  • ✓All meals and transport, including airport pick-up & drop-off
  • ✓Ultra Day logistics — aid stations, hydration & snacks
  • ✓Professional photos & documentary footage, plus a bespoke finisher's medal and personalised shirt
  • ✓Training & fundraising support from the moment you book
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Not included: flights, personal travel insurance, and lunch on Day 1 — the week starts with the welcome dinner.

Pricing

Premium lodging · All meals · Airport transfers · Ultra Day logistics
5 days, all-inclusive — everything but flights

€1,950

Entry per runner

Bring a friend and you both get €150 back — refunded to each of you once they’ve booked. It stacks: every friend who joins is another €150 off for you, so three is €450.

Non-refundable this close to the start — but transferable to another runner, or defer to 2027. How cancelling works

Can’t make this October?

Rise Ultra 2027 · 7–11 October

Same week, same mountains, a year to get ready. Spread it over ten months from €205.

See Rise Ultra 2027

★★★★★

"I can't tell you enough how much it's meant to me to finish the race. You guys have all just been fantastic."

Gav — first-time ultrarunner

Alex Courtenay, founder of Rise Ultra

Alex Courtenay

Founder, Rise Ultra

I've run these trails and built real connections with the villages you'll meet, ever since the earthquake. If you'd rather ask me something before you join us, message me on WhatsApp and we'll have a chat.

Rise Ultra

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Ultra challenges that fund real change

Runners fundraise for a community in need, meet them face-to-face, experience their culture, then run for them.

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Rise Ultra Limited · Registered in England & Wales, Companies House no. 15925892 · 7 Bell Yard, London, England, WC2A 2JR

Questions

Good to know.

Do I need to be an experienced runner?+

No. Many of our runners take on their first ultra here, and seasoned runners and first-timers line up together. You’ll have months of training support beforehand.

We never end anyone’s day because of their pace. Some checkpoints do have closing times, set with our local mountain team in line with local rules for international runners on remote ridges after dark. The main one: reach halfway (about 27km) within 5½ hours of the start. If you’re behind, we drive you ahead to a later checkpoint and you carry on to the finish with everyone else. See the checkpoint times.

Can I pay in instalments?+

Not this close to the event. Entry is €1,950, paid in one — the only option left this near to Morocco. Klarna is available at checkout if you'd rather spread it over a few weeks.

Instalment plans are open again for the 2027 event — see Rise Ultra 2027, 7–11 October, from €205 a month.

Is the deposit refundable?+

Not for the 2026 event — we are inside 120 days of the start, so entries are no longer refundable. We can almost always transfer your place to another runner, or defer you to 2027 instead. Get in touch and we’ll sort out what works. Full cancellation terms.

Can I get the referral discount?+

Yes — bring a friend and you both get €150 back, refunded to each of you once they’ve booked. Just tell us who to look out for. It stacks: every friend who joins is another €150 off for you, so three is €450.

What's included in the price?+

Entry covers the full five days: premium accommodation, all meals from the Day 1 welcome dinner, all transport including airport pick-up and drop-off, Ultra Day logistics and aid stations, professional photos and documentary footage. Everything except flights.

Standard entry includes a premium room shared with one other runner.

Do I need to book my own flights?+

Yes. Flights are the main thing not covered, along with personal travel insurance and lunch on Day 1.

Can I upgrade my room or bring a guest?+

Yes. A private room is +€450 — standard entry includes a premium room shared with one other runner. A non-running guest can join for +€650.

Where is the event based?+

The Taj Atlas Hotel, about an hour's drive south-west of Marrakech. Airport transfers are covered by your entry.

Is Morocco safe to travel to?+

The High Atlas region is operating normally and welcoming visitors. We advise referring to your country's government advice.

Do I need to hire a car?+

All transport is included for the five days, including Marrakech airport pickup and dropoff.

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Non-refundable this close to the start — but transferable to another runner, or defer to 2027. How cancelling works

Can’t make this October?

Rise Ultra 2027 · 7–11 October

Same week, same mountains, a year to get ready. Spread it over ten months from €205.

See Rise Ultra 2027

Meet the communities first. Then run for them.