Demi-Marathon de la Voie Verte
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Demi-Marathon de la Voie Verte
The Demi-Marathon de la Voie Verte takes place in Chelsea, QC on August 22, 2027. The half-marathon is a linear course that begins at Farm Point, follows River Road toward Wakefield for about 2.7 km, then continues on La Voie Verte Chelsea; 18.5 km of the 21.1 km course run on the Greenway. The Chelsea community trail follows an old railway corridor and is used year-round for running, cycling and winter skiing.
The event also offers shorter distances with specific features and participant limits. The 5 km is an out-and-back route to the Greenway with roughly 3 km on the trail and a field limited to 250 runners; water stations are located at km 1.2 and km 3.8. The 1 km is a single loop on local roads near Chelsea Co Brewery. Age categories range from youth groups up to 75 and over.
Entry fees include a finisher medal for all participants, a t-shirt for half-marathon and 5 km runners, timing by Sportstats, food and refreshments at the finish, a full medical team on course and at the finish, bag service for the half-marathon at the start, pace bunnies and bus transport to the half-marathon start and back to the parking area after the race. The event is organized as a non-profit with proceeds directed to local charities and holds a silver sanction from Athlétisme Québec. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
