Défi du Calvaire

Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, Canada • 5 Sep 2026

Défi du Calvaire

Défi du Calvaire is a multigenerational walk and run held at the foot of the Calvaire mountain in Saint Elie de Caxton, located at 2410 Principale. The event includes solo and team options, and fundraising supports the organization Grandi Ose, which works with the local primary school.

Offered distances:

  • 1 km multigenerational (500 m trail, 500 m road)
  • 5 km solo (2 km mountain, 3 km road)
  • 5 km team relay (1.3 km x 4 mountain laps)

Races are not timed. Fees differ by event and by whether registration is completed before September 4 at 22:00 or on site; specific prices are listed for each category. Participants receive a participation medal and a snack; podium recognition is planned for the top three men and women in each race.

On-site services include water points, toilets, entertainment, photos, parking, on-site registration, and snacks such as fruit, cookies, and muffins. Race bibs are distributed at the shelter behind the church on the morning of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5 Km Solo
5 km
5 Km En Équipe (à Relais)
1 Km Multigénérationnelle
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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