Marathon du Mont-Mégantic
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Marathon du Mont-Mégantic : event summary
The Marathon du Mont-Mégantic is a trail running event held each June in Parc National du Mont-Mégantic. The event has attracted hundreds of runners since 2021 and takes place in a largely wild park setting near Scotstown.
The program includes a range of distances and formats, with the main event being a 42 kilometer trail marathon offered as a solo race or as a relay. The marathon course features 1909 meters of elevation gain and mixes rolling sections with more technical stretches, along with multiple viewpoints.
Other organized distances include a children's race and shorter trail options that allow runners to choose varied experiences within the park. Race services onsite include refreshment points during the course and an event area at 520 chemin de Franceville, Scotstown. The event is listed with the ITRA system with a value of 1 and mountain points of 4.
Descriptions from the organizer also note a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous scenic viewpoints along the routes. The event is described as the only trail marathon in the Estrie region and the only trail race in the region du Granit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
