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Défi des Couleurs Simard

Name: Défi des Couleurs Simard
Start: 2025-10-17
End: 2025-10-19
Location: Boischatel

Boischatel, Canada • 17-19 Oct 2025

The Défi des Couleurs Simard is a vibrant trail running event held in the heart of nature at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, during the peak of autumn foliage. It offers a variety of race distances, including trail runs of 11 km, 17 km, 26 km, 32 km, and 42 km, featuring mostly single-track, rustic, and sometimes technical trails. Additionally, there are scenic trail runs along the Jean Larose River with distances of 1 km, 6.5 km, 10 km, and 21 km on firm stone dust paths. A special 5 km nocturnal trail run with headlamps is also available. The event is celebrated for its breathtaking fall colors and diverse terrain, providing an unforgettable outdoor running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Quebec Boischatel

Race information

Website

42 km

42 Km Trail

32 km

32 Km Trail

26 km

26 Km Trail

21 km

21 Km Sentier

17 km

17 Km Trail

11 km

11 Km Trail

10 km

10 Km Sentier

7 km

6,5 Km Sentier

5 km

5 Km Trail Nocturne

1 Km Cross-Country

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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