Marathon du Mont-Mégantic
Marathon Mont-Mégantic : June 13, 2027
Marathon Mont-Mégantic reaches its sixth edition on June 13, 2027. The event takes place on two sites: Camping Rivière étoilée on Saturday and the Franceville sector of Mont-Mégantic National Park in Hampden on Sunday. It is organized as a trail running event within a national park setting.
The distances offered include:
- 7 km Pain de sucre
- 16 km Classique Franceville
- 42 km Marathon Mont-Mégantic
- 2 x 21.1 km Marathon relay
- La course des étoiles children race
The 42 km marathon can be run solo or as a two person relay. The course accumulates 1909 meters of elevation gain and combines technical sections with more rolling stretches. The route includes several viewpoints and runs through protected park terrain.
The event is presented as the only trail marathon in Estrie and the only trail race in the Granit region. The formats target runners of varied levels and the route mixes technical challenges with accessible sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.