Défi des Couleurs Simard

OCT

9-11

2026

A trail running event at Mont Sainte Anne in early October featuring multiple trail distances, firmer forest paths, and a 5 km night trail with a headlamp provided.

9-11 Oct 2026

Beaupré, Quebec

Website

Marathon 32 kilometers 26 kilometers Half Marathon 17 kilometers 11 kilometers 10 kilometers 7 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Défi des Couleurs Simard

Défi des Couleurs Simard is held in early October at Mont-Sainte-Anne and features trail and forest path events that highlight autumn colors. Routes run near the Jean Larose River and include both rustic single track and firmer stone dust trails.

The program includes a non competitive 5 km night trail with a headlamp provided. Trail courses are mainly single track and mix runnable sections with technical terrain. Shorter trail options follow firmer surfaces and provide scenic views along forested areas.

Main distances offered

Trail: 11 km, 17 km, 26 km, 32 km, 42 km
Paths: 1 km, 6.5 km, 10 km, 21 km

The event materials cover practical details such as bib pickup, parking, timing, training plans, and volunteer information. A permanent course called La Boucle Ferréol is also mentioned. The listed location for the event organization is 105 des Sables, Boischatel, Quebec. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

42 Km Trail

32 km

32 Km Trail

26 km

26 Km Trail

Half Marathon

21 Km Sentier

17 km

17 Km Trail

11 km

11 Km Trail