Pentathlon des neiges
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Pentathlon des neiges, Québec, 13 to 21 February 2027
Pentathlon des neiges is an outdoor winter multi-sport event held on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City from 13 to 21 February 2027. The event combines five disciplines completed in continuous sequence with the clock running between transitions. Participants may enter solo, in tandem, as a relay, or on teams of three to five people.
The five disciplines are completed one after another without stopping the race clock. The cycling portion begins after a short run from the start arch to the bikes and continues with laps on a closed road circuit featuring climbs, descents and turns. The snowshoe leg takes place on a well-groomed track alongside the cross-country course; traditional babiche snowshoes are still used by some, while most competitors choose narrower, lighter models. Skating runs on the 358 metre ice ring on the Plains of Abraham; competitors may use hockey skates, long-blade speed skates or nordic blades that attach to ski boots for faster transitions. The cross-country ski section uses a wide, professionally groomed track where classic or skate techniques are permitted. The running course is a flat snowy loop in front of the Musée des beaux-arts du Québec; walking is allowed and double-layered shoes with good traction are recommended.
Practical information available for participants includes equipment rental, site and course maps, suggested clothing and the event rules. Registration opens 1 October. Several challenge prices have been reduced and volunteer opportunities are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
