Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs
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Event overview
The Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs is a trail running event held in the Chic-Chocs massif. The 7th edition is scheduled for 21 to 23 August 2026. Registration opens on 3 November 2025. The terrain includes more than 25 summits higher than 1 000 m and courses that are 98% single-track. The event is organized by ChocEvenements with financial participation from local partners.
Races and logistics
There are nine races on the programme:
- 170 km
- 88 km
- 45 km
- 39 km
- 26 km
- 23 km
- 15 km
- 10 km
- 4 km
All race registrations include access to the Village UTCC, a podium ceremony, toilets and showers, on-site entertainment, and customer service. Medals are produced on demand; registrations made 30 days or less before the event may not receive a medal.
A fee of 35 $ is required to register a pacer on the 170 km race. Daily SÉPAQ park access fees valued at 9.25 $ are included in registration for the day of each participant's race and are provided with the race bib. Accompanying persons must obtain their own park access; access is free for children 17 and under and for companions of disabled persons. Accompanying adults without access may be subject to a fine.
Camping for recreational vehicles is located at the intersection of Route 14 and Route 299, near Chemin de Ceinture des Monts McGerrigle, Mont-Albert, QC. Parking rules restrict vehicles along Route 299 and on site; specific parking areas on Route 14 are indicated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.