Marathon Beneva de Québec
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Marathon Beneva de Québec presented by Brunet : overview
The Marathon Beneva de Québec presented by Brunet is a multi-distance road event held in Québec City over an early October weekend. The event features courses that pass through central and historic areas of the city, with routes described as urban and showcasing city attractions. The marathon course crosses three boroughs and nine neighbourhoods. The event is sanctioned OR by Athletics Quebec and all courses are measured to international standards and certified by Athletics Canada. The marathon will host the Quebec 42.2 km road championships for 2026 and 2027.
Distances and participant rules
- 42.2 km
- 21.1 km
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km (youth)
Age and time limits stated for the races include: marathon minimum age 18 years with a 6-hour limit; half-marathon minimum 14 years with a 4-hour limit; 10 km minimum 10 years with a 2-hour limit; 5 km minimum 10 years with a 1-hour limit; youth 2 km for ages 5 to 12 with a 30-minute limit.
Course notes and partners
The half-marathon route is described as fast and panoramic and passes through Limoilou, Saint-Sauveur, Old Québec and Montcalm. Maps and elevation profiles are provided for each distance. Title and presenting partners include Beneva and Brunet, with multiple supporting sponsors and public partners listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
