Course-marche Centraide de la Ville de Montréal
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About the race
Course-marche Centraide 2026 de la Ville de Montréal takes place at Parc Jean-Drapeau on October 1, 2026. The event features a new course that starts at the circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and passes by the Mosaïcultures horticultural sculptures. Organizers note a special reference to the 50th anniversary of the Montreal Olympic Games.
There are three participation options: an in-person run or walk on October 1, a remote challenge called À ton rythme held from October 5 to 18, and a combined option that pairs the in-person event with the remote challenge. The remote challenge requires five hours of physical activity completed over two week period and accepts individual or team registrations. Accepted activities include walking, running, swimming, cycling, soccer, and pickleball.
Distances for the in-person event:
- 5 km run
- 3.5 km walk
Registration fees and deadlines are stated by the organizer: the in-person 5 km run and 3.5 km walk have promotional and regular rates (CA$28 until August 17; CA$33 afterward), the combined entries are CA$45 until August 17 and CA$50 afterward, and the À ton rythme remote challenge is CA$22 with registration open until October 18. The combined price is available only at initial registration.
The event targets City of Montreal staff, elected officials, retirees and paramunicipal personnel. Organizers aim for 2,000 participants and a fundraising target of CA$100,000. One hundred percent of funds raised will be donated to Centraide du Grand Montréal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
