Défi Gendarme de Fer

Défi Gendarme de fer

Défi Gendarme de fer is a trail and obstacle race presented in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and organized by the Foundation for Pediatric Research. Upcoming editions take place in Québec on 26 September 2026 and in Montréal on 17 October 2026.

The event is based on police training and welcomes participants of various ages and abilities, including high level athletes, amateurs, teenagers and children.

Course formats and distances

• CHILDREN 1 km with obstacles
• 2.5 km with obstacles
• 5 km with obstacles
• 10 km with obstacles
• ELITE WAVE 10 km with obstacles

The elite wave features an isolated start to reduce obstacle queues, a professional in race photo, and competition including athletes from established groups. Individual timing uses a personal chip. Participants may enter solo or as a team of 2 to 10 people; team results use the average time of team members.

A Strava club runs a 15 week preparation period from 7 July to 19 October with weekly challenges. Previous editions have raised funds for pediatric research, including nearly $230,000 in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.