The City of Bizerte, Jewel of Northern Tunisia, Hosts its First Trail Event
The city of Bizerte, located in northern Tunisia, is organizing its first-ever trail event, a unique sporting occasion in Tunisia. This competition, which aims to be more than just a race, seeks to highlight the region's sporting, natural, and economic potential. The event is scheduled to take place on October 25, 2025.
An Original Trail in Tunisia
This event is historic, as it is the first trail organized in the country, a discipline that is gaining popularity but has never been offered at this level in Tunisia. Organized by the Ultra Boréas association, in collaboration with local sports organizations, this trail offers several courses adapted to all levels, bringing together amateurs and professionals in a spirit of challenge and conviviality. It illustrates the city's sporting dynamism and its ambition to position itself as an essential sports destination in the Mediterranean.
An Exceptional Natural and Geographical Setting
Bizerte stands out for the richness of its natural environment, ideal for a unique trail. Located in the far north of Tunisia, the region benefits from an extended Mediterranean coastline of over 200 km, alternating between fine sandy beaches, cliffs, coves, and pine forests. Its setting combines sea, mountains, and forests, offering varied and spectacular landscapes.
The trail follows paths along the sea, crossing wooded areas and mountainous reliefs, offering runners a sporting challenge as well as an immersion in the region's natural beauty. The presence of the Ichkeul Nature Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique biodiversity, particularly ornithological, testifies to the ecological richness of the area.
Promising Economic Benefits
Beyond the sporting aspect, this trail represents significant economic potential for Bizerte and its region. The organization of such an event, which brings together several thousand participants from Tunisia and abroad, generates a favorable tourist flow for hotels, restaurants, and local businesses.
Furthermore, promoting Bizerte as a sports and natural destination contributes to enhancing its image and stimulating investments in tourist and sports infrastructure. The event also favors the creation of temporary and permanent jobs related to organization, logistics, and services around the course.
Understanding the Different Types of Trails
The world of trail running comes in several formats:
- Short trail: less than 21 km, often accessible to beginners.
- Medium trail: between 21 and 42 km, requiring good preparation.
- Long trail: from 42 to 80 km, reserved for experienced runners.
- Ultra-trail: beyond 80 km, a true endurance challenge.
The Bizerte trail, with its 80 km, is situated at the border of the long trail and ultra-trail, offering a significant challenge without being extreme.
This first trail in Bizerte is more than just a race: it's an invitation to rediscover Tunisia in a different way, through effort, nature, and self-improvement. Whether you're an experienced runner or just curious, the event promises to be memorable.
In summary, this first trail in Bizerte is a forward-looking initiative that combines sporting passion, valorization of natural heritage, and regional economic dynamism, announcing a new era for sports and tourism in Tunisia.
