5 km Route LCDC
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5 km Route LCDC - Overview
The 5 km Route LCDC is an annual road running event held in Lac-Beauport. The course is flat and certified by Athlétisme Canada, with results recognized by World Athletics; records set on this course are official. The event has hosted the Quebec 5 km road championships for five consecutive years and the 2026 edition saw the Quebec men's record established on this course. In 2026, 282 runners finished the 5 km in under 20 minutes.
The program includes several distances and formats:
- 5 km route - épreuve principale
- 1 km enfants - gratuit, non chronométré, âge 4 à 12 ans
- 4 km marche Pace & Love - volet philanthropique, invite un jeune par inscription
Cash prizes total 11 400$ with awards for the top five men and top five women; course and provincial record bonuses of 1 000$ are offered. Elite athletes receive benefits such as a complimentary entry, reserved parking and a dedicated village area; qualifying times define elite and sub-elite status (elite: 15:05 men, 18:28 women; sub-elite: 15:25 men, 18:48 women).
Logistics note: official parking is at Centre de ski Le Relais and start/finish use the central lanes of boulevard du Lac. Transfer, postponement and refund options follow published event policies, including fees for transfers and the option to defer to the next edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
