Us, Aug. 26 -- Organised by the Tourism Department with the support of Ilop Sports and in collaboration with key partners-including the Seychelles National Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA), the National Sports Council (NSC), the Seychelles Defence Forces, and the Grand Anse Mahe District Administration-the event brought together 169 runners from 16 countries, reaffirming Seychelles' position as a rising destination for eco-sporting events.

The 22km trail, set in the Morne Seychellois National Park, took participants through a varied and technically challenging route with key checkpoints at Cap Ternay, Anse Major, Mare aux Cochons, Casse Dent, and Tomassin, before concluding at Grand Anse Mahe.

As the morning unfolded, the atmosphere a...