Marathon Beneva de Québec
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Event overview
The Marathon Beneva de Québec is a multi-day road running event held in early October in Quebec City. The event uses urban routes that highlight the city's landmarks and autumn scenery. The full marathon route crosses three boroughs and nine neighbourhoods and is described as a condensed city tour. All race courses are measured to international standards and certified by Athletics Canada. The event is sanctioned OR by Athletics Quebec.
Races and course details
Distances offered:
- 42.2 km (marathon)
- 21.1 km (half-marathon)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2 km (youth race)
The half-marathon route passes through Limoilou, Saint-Sauveur, Old Quebec and Montcalm. Each race has an age requirement and a time limit: marathon 18 years and over, time limit 6 hours; half-marathon 14 years and over, time limit 4 hours; 10 km 10 years and over, time limit 2 hours; 5 km 10 years and over, time limit 1 hour; youth 2 km for ages 5 to 12, time limit 30 minutes. Certified courses may be used for qualification for other marathons. The event also lists supporting activities such as training, an expo and logistical information for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
