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Défi des Escaliers

Name: Défi des Escaliers
Start: 2027-06-19
End: 2027-06-19
Location: Québec City

Québec City, Canada • 19 Jun 2027

The Défi des Escaliers will take place in Québec City on Saturday 19 June 2027. You can run between 9 and 19 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Quebec Québec City

Race information

Website Registration

19 km

19 Km Fizz

14 km

9 km

Course des Jeunes (2 Km)

4 Km Marche

9 Km Marche

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

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