Défi des Couleurs Simard
Beaupré, Canada • 17-19 Oct 2025
Event overview
Défi des Couleurs Simard is a trail and trail-related running event held 17-19 October 2025 in the Mont-Sainte-Anne area, near the Jean-Larose river and Boischatel, Québec. The program includes a night-only event the evening before the main races: a 5 km trail nocturne where a headlamp is included and the route is offered as a non-competitive option for runners and walkers. The event takes place in October during the autumn foliage season.
Race formats and courses
Trail courses run on the slopes and paths of Mont-Sainte-Anne and are described as varied, with about 80% single track and a mix of rolling and technical sections. Forest sentier routes follow areas near the Jean-Larose river and are reported as firm stone-dust surfaces and generally accessible.
Trail distances:
- 11 km
- 17 km
- 26 km
- 32 km
- 42 km
Sentier distances:
- 1 km
- 6.5 km
- 10 km
- 21 km
Event contact and organizer information list a mailing address at 105 des Sables, Boischatel, Québec, G0A 1H0. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.