Des Chênes Toi Bourret
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Des Chênes Toi! Bourret, Drummondville
Des Chênes Toi! Bourret is a multi-distance running and walking event held in Drummondville and organized by JECOURSDMV. The event has evolved for more than 16 years and reports over 11 000 registrations and participation from more than 200 companies in the corporate challenge. The organisers also mention that over 2 500 walkers complete the 5 km or 2.5 km distances.
Available distances and formats include:
- 42.2 km marathon
- Marathon relay 42.2 km for teams of 2 to 5
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2.5 km and 5 km marches
- 2 km
- 1 km and family races
The marathon is presented as Boston certified. The marathon relay uses chip timing with timing mats at each exchange; relays can be formed of 2, 3, 4 or 5 participants who complete predefined segments. Relays 1 and 2 are served by shuttle buses for exchanges; relays 3 and 4 require participants to arrive on foot, with an expected warm up walk of about 2 km. The race start and finish are located at École Marie-Rivier, 265 Rue St-Félix, in Drummondville. The event holds an eco responsible certification at the Gold level and a Gold sanction from Athletics Quebec. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.