Marathon Duchesnay-Québec
Run through history. Finish inside a military base.
Starting at Station Touristique Duchesnay on land seigneurially held since 1767, the course follows the Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf deep into Quebec's autumn forest before delivering runners to the iconic Base militaire de Valcartier. Fast, flat, and full of stories.
Highlights
90% of the marathon winds through dense Quebec woodland
Race through peak Quebec autumn foliage in late October
Turbulent rapids and historic hydro ruins along the route
Official World Athletics homologation — perfect for BQ hunters
Finish dramatically at historic Base militaire de Valcartier
What's included in the entry
Marathon Duchesnay-Québec
Run through history. Finish inside a military base.
Starting at Station Touristique Duchesnay on land seigneurially held since 1767, the course follows the Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf deep into Quebec's autumn forest before delivering runners to the iconic Base militaire de Valcartier. Fast, flat, and full of stories.
Highlights
90% of the marathon winds through dense Quebec woodland
Race through peak Quebec autumn foliage in late October
Turbulent rapids and historic hydro ruins along the route
Official World Athletics homologation — perfect for BQ hunters
Finish dramatically at historic Base militaire de Valcartier