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Les Courses des Collines

Name: Les Courses des Collines
Start: 2027-04-30
End: 2027-05-02
Location: Wakefield

Wakefield, Canada • 30-2 Apr-May 2027

Les Courses des Collines

Les Courses des Collines take place in the Outaouais region over a long weekend in early May. The event features both trail and road races, with multiple activities held in Wakefield across consecutive days.

The program includes the Trail des Collines on Saturday May 2 and the half marathon des Collines on Sunday May 3, both hosted in Wakefield. The weekend also includes on-site food, prize draws and product demos, plus a schedule of activities and exhibitions connected to the trail and road events.

Results and photos for the trail and road races are published separately. Information about local activities and dining options is suggested for participants and visitors who plan to stay in the Outaouais region around the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Quebec Wakefield

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

Demi-Marathon des Collines

Trail des Collines

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

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