Défi des Escaliers
Québec City, Canada • 20 Jun 2026
Event overview
Défi des Escaliers de Québec is an urban stair race held in Québec, QC, Canada on 20 June 2026. The event is organized by Je Cours Qc / Gestev and is sanctioned at the Argent level by Athlétisme Québec. The race format uses public staircases that connect the Basse-Ville and the Haute-Ville of Québec, combining stair sections and road segments. Several route maps and elevation profiles were published for previous editions as indicative references.
Distances and course details
- 19 km Fizz: about 40 staircases, 2468 steps (2025 indicative)
- 14 km: about 30 staircases, 2404 steps (2025 indicative)
- 9 km (run): about 20 staircases, 1367 steps (2025 indicative)
- 9 km (walk): same distance offered as a walking option
- 4 km (run): 16 staircases, 520 steps (2025 indicative)
- 4 km (walk): same distance offered as a walking option
- Course des jeunes 2 km: for children, age categories indicated in prior information
Route signing, volunteers and police instructions have precedence on course. Detailed maps and elevation charts were provided for prior editions as reference. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.