The 6th Lalla Takerkoust eco-trail competition is taking place on February 17-18 this year near the scenic Lake Lalla Takerkoust, about 36 km to the southwest of Marrakech, the Trail Maroc Association announced in a press release. Activities featured on the trail will be open to all participants to encourage interaction between professional and amateur athletes.
Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in three running and walking events covering distances of 10, 21, and 42 kilometers, as well as two cycling races of 35 and 65 kilometers.
A special 86-kilometer challenge will be held over two days, starting with a mountain biking race (65 km) on February 17, followed by a running and walking event (21 km) the next day.
The Lalla Takerkoust trail will combine strenuous exercise and pleasure with a mix of environmental and social activities, such as cleaning waste from all race tracks. There will also be a special race for children with over 100 local kids expected to participate.