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Défi des Escaliers

Name: Défi des Escaliers
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Québec City

Québec City, Canada • 20 Jun 2026

The Défi des Escaliers is a unique running event held in Quebec City, featuring courses that challenge participants to climb and descend the city's iconic staircases connecting the Lower and Upper Towns. The race offers multiple distances including 19 km, 14 km, 9 km, 4 km, and a 2 km youth race, with routes starting and finishing at Parc de l’Esplanade. Runners face a demanding course with numerous staircases—up to nearly 40 for the longest distance—totaling thousands of steps. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Quebec and welcomes participants aged 5 and up, providing an urban, scenic, and physically engaging experience celebrating the city's heritage and athletic spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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19 km

14 km

9 km

Course des Jeunes (2 Km)

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

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