Diagonale des fous 2024

The mythical race on the Reunion Island returned for the 32nd edition with an impressive Elite Men start list...

It´s as tough as any ultra can be, with 175km and over 10,000mD+ of technical yet beautiful terrain. From the cold of the night to the extreme heat during the day, it´s the ultimate test of the toughest.

We were proud to see our 2023 Champion back on the start; Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz, joined by Diego ´Zpeedy´ Pazos for his 4th attempt. While it was David Hauss, the islands hero who made a special return to racing in his homeland.

From the start, the pace was high and our men settled into their own rhythm, each with a lot of experience on the race and knowing the day will be a long one.

Always maintaining top 10 and moving up to 5th place, our 2023 winner Aurel was clearly not having the same day as last year. He fought on, trying desperately to find his legs but eventually feeling deep fatigue and unable to move at the rhythm he is capable, decided to withdraw  after 115km. 

On the other hand, Zpeedy was having a great time. After 30km he sat in 19th place but kept  pushing with a hope of reaching his best 4th place result of the Diagonale.

As night reached day, he slowly moved his way through the field and eventually after 140km of racing, he moved into 4th place. Eventually crossing the line after 26h33´42¨ he ends his 2024 season with another great result after his 2nd place at Hardrock 100.