Défi endurance Backyard
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Défi endurance Backyard 2026
The Club de course Les Aspirants presents a Backyard-style endurance event at Parc régional de l’Île-Lebel in Repentigny. This format emphasizes mental resourcefulness and perseverance over speed, offering a course with no official timing pressure. The event is open to all runners, regardless of experience level.
The competition follows a specific loop format. Participants must complete a 6,7 km loop every hour. A new start is signaled every 60 minutes for all remaining runners. The challenge continues for a maximum of 12 rounds or until only one runner remains. Participants manage their own pace to utilize the remaining time within each hour for rest and recovery.
Available total distances include:
- 6,7 km
- 13,4 km
- 20,1 km
- 26,8 km
- 33,5 km
- 40,2 km
- 46,9 km
- 53,6 km
- 60,3 km
- 67 km
- 73,7 km
- 80,4 km
Registration is free of charge, with a suggested donation for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. Participation is capped at 300 runners and pre-registration is mandatory as no on-site entries are permitted. The event site features aid stations, first aid services, and rest areas. Runners may join as individuals or as part of a team to share the experience and provide mutual motivation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
