Challenge Esprit Montréal is a major multisport event held annually in the heart of Montreal, at Parc Jean-Drapeau and Île Notre-Dame, including the Olympic Basin and Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit. It attracts over 3,400 athletes of all levels who compete in swimming, cycling, and running across four distances: Initiation (375m swim, 10 km bike, 2.5 km run), Sprint (0.75 km swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run), Olympic (1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run), and Half-Sprint (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run). The event also hosts Canadian triathlon championships and offers qualification spots for the world championships.
It celebrates 40 years of triathlon heritage in Quebec and welcomes military participants, fostering a spirited and inclusive atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
