Trail des Cômes
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Trail des Cômes
Trail des Cômes is scheduled for 26 September 2026 at Montagne de Val-Saint-Côme in Lanaudière. The event centers on elevation gain as the main objective and offers several distinct challenge formats that mix vertical climbs and forest trail running.
The formats include vertical mountain challenges with selectable elevation targets, a forest loop on technical trails, and a combined option that joins both experiences. The event emphasizes regular regrouping of participants along the course rather than an individual time trial approach.
Key formats
- Défi 300: 300 m elevation gain, 1 vertical climb, solo, 3 hour limit
- Défi 600: 600 m elevation gain, 2 vertical climbs, solo, 3 hour limit
- Défi 900: 900 m elevation gain, 3 vertical climbs, solo, 6 hour limit
- Défi 1500+: 1500 m or more, 5+ vertical climbs, solo or teams of 2 to 4, 6 hour limit
- Défi Forêt 1000: 15 km forest loop, about 1000 m elevation gain, solo, 6 hour limit
- Défi Ultime: Forêt 1000 plus Montagne 300 in sequence, solo, 7 hour limit
The event donates 100% of collected donations to the Programme d'aide aux médecins du Québec (PAMQ) and aims for a set fundraising objective. Entry places are limited; 300 bibs are noted. An elite trail athlete who is also a medical resident serves as the event ambassador to illustrate the link between performance and wellbeing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
