Challenge Esprit Montreal
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General Information
The SAIL Challenge Esprit Montréal is one of the first and largest multisport events in Canada. It gathers over 3,400 athletes each year.
The 2026 edition will take place from September 11 to 13 in the heart of Montreal, at Parc Jean-Drapeau / Île Notre-Dame, using the Olympic Basin and the Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit.
Available Distances
The event offers four triathlon distances:
- Initiation: 375 m swim, 10 km bike, 2.5 km run.
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run.
- Olympic: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run.
- Half-Esprit: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run.
A corporate category is also mentioned. The Canadian Armed Forces participate, focusing mainly on the Olympic distance.
Context and Features
The event celebrates 42 years of triathlon heritage in Quebec, a story started by Danny McCann.
For the Half-Esprit distance in 2026, a lottery will award 10 spots for registration to the Challenge Roth 2027, a major triathlon in Europe. Winners will be announced during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
