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Name: Défi d'Howard
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Les Pays-d'en-Haut Regional County Municipality

Les Pays-d'en-Haut Regional County Municipality, Canada • 4 Oct 2026

Défi d'Howard at Mont Avalanche, October 4, 2026

Défi d'Howard is a trail running event held at Mont Avalanche. It offers several course distances for different ages and abilities and is presented as a family friendly, festive occasion. The event takes place rain or shine.

Available categories are:

1 km : Bébé Howard, accompanying parents must also register
3 km : Mini Loop
6 km : Howard The Loop
12 km : Howard The Big Loop

The organizer provides medals and door prizes. Inflatable games are available for families and the Bistro La Montagne is open for on-site meals. The event is described as a day of activity and gathering in nature.

Published fees before October 1:

1 km : 15$
3 km : 20$
6 km : 20$
12 km : 35$

Published fees after October 1: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

1 km : 20$
3 km : 25$
6 km : 30$
12 km : 45$

Canada Quebec Les Pays-d'en-Haut Regional County Municipality

Race information

Website

12 km

Howard la Grande Boucle

6 km

Howard la Boucle

Mini Boucle

Bébé Howard

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

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