The 8th edition of the Ultra Trail Amizmiz took place on May 2, 2026, in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Moroccan athletes dominated the race, securing the top positions in both the men's and women's categories.
In the men's 80 km race, Moroccan runner Mohamed El Morabity finished first with a time of 8 hours 12 minutes, followed by compatriots Aziz El Amrani and Rachid El Morabity. The women's race was won by Moroccan athlete Meryem El Hennaoui, who completed the course in 10 hours 5 minutes.
The event, organized by the Amizmiz Association for Sustainable Development, attracted over 500 participants from 15 countries. The race started and finished in the town of Amizmiz, located about 55 km south of Marrakech.
Organizers praised the high level of competition and the scenic but challenging terrain, which included altitudes up to 2,500 meters. The Ultra Trail Amizmiz is part of the Ultra-Trail World Tour series.
