Défi Gendarme de Fer

SEP-OCT
26-17
2026
A trail and obstacle race inspired by police training, held in Québec and Montreal in 2026. Multiple distances from 1 km for children to 10 km, solo and team formats, fundraising for pediatric research.
26-17 Sep-Oct 2026
Enfant 2,5 Km + Obstacles 5 Km + Obstacles Vague Élite 10 Km + Obsta... 10 Km + Obstacles

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Défi Gendarme de fer : description

Défi Gendarme de fer is a trail and obstacle race presented in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The event takes place in Québec on September 26, 2026 and in Montreal on October 17, 2026. The event raises funds for the Foundation for Pediatric Research to support child health research.

The course is based on police training and offers multiple distances and participation formats. Key features include individual chip timing, solo and team categories, and team timing calculated as the average of team members' times. The elite wave includes a separate start, a professional race photo for each elite runner, and competition that involves athletes from GTI, the RCMP and Movex Training.

Distances offered:

  • Child: 1 km run with obstacles
  • 2.5 km with obstacles
  • 5 km with obstacles
  • 10 km with obstacles
  • Elite wave: 10 km with obstacles

There is also an official Strava club with weekly active minutes challenges and prizes for registered participants in Montréal and Québec. Participation options include solo, team (2 to 10 people), and corporate partner teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Vague Élite 10 Km + Obstacles
10 km
10 Km + Obstacles
5 km
5 Km + Obstacles
2,5 Km + Obstacles
Enfant

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