Défi Gérard-Côté

MAY

9

2027

Community road event in Saint-Hyacinthe on 9 May 2027 offering five distances from 1 km to 15 km with chip timing and certified 5 10 and 15 km courses.

Sun 9 May 2027

Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec

Website Registration

15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Défi Gérard-Côté

The Défi Gérard-Côté is the 31st edition of an annual road event held on Sunday 9 May 2027 in Saint-Hyacinthe, presented by the Club athlétique de Saint-Hyacinthe. The event commemorates marathoner Gérard Côté and attracted over 4000 participants in 2025. It offers five race distances and walking options that include both youth and adult categories.

Distances:

1 km
2 km
5 km
10 km
15 km

The event is sanctioned OR by the Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme and the 5 km, 10 km and 15 km courses are certified by Athletics Canada. Timing is provided with a bib-embedded chip and individual timing by SportChrono. Course support includes kilometer markings, water points (water only), gels for 10 km and 15 km, finish snacks, participation medals, free online photos, security and first aid. Time limits apply per distance and designated pacers are present for several target times.

Registration is open online until 2 May 2027; fees apply and vary by distance and registration period. Limited bibs are available in person at Sports Experts, 3200 boul. Laframboise, Saint-Hyacinthe on 6, 7 and 8 May subject to availability and first come first served. In-person bib pickup is also offered at that store on those dates and at the event information tent on race day. Registrations are non refundable and non transferable. Walkers use the same registration process as runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km

10 km

5 km