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2024 INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish areas
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec for the 2024 edition.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To pick up your bib or someone else’s bib, you must show the bib number in paper or electronic format. Click here to get the bib number.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start time
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
880, avenue Honoré-Mercier
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| water | GATORADE | Fruit bar* | TOILETS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 3 K | X | X | X | |
| 2 7 K | X | X | X | |
| 39,5 K | X | X | X | X |
| 4 11 K | X | X | X | |
| 5 14 K | X | X | X | |
| 6 18 K | X | X | X |
Stations 1 and 2: toilet at the top and bottom of the Cap-Blanc stairs available.
*Xact Energy fruit bar : 100 calories, 25g of carbohydrates and 15mg of sodium
Cash prizes
| 1st position (M/W) | 200$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 100$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 50$ |
King and Queen of the Cap-Blanc stairs
| King | 100$ |
| Queen | 100$ |
One male and one female winner will be declared, according to the fastest time on this 13K and 19K Cap-Blanc staircase!
Money prizes must be claimed 30 days after the event.
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
Runners and walkers who fail to reach the following checkpoint points before the time limit will be disqualified from the race.
- KM 15 (Parc des Franciscains) at 11:15 am
The participants have 3 hours 45 minutes to complete the 19 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
2024 INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish areas
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec for the 2024 edition.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To pick up your bib or someone else’s bib, you must show the bib number in paper or electronic format. Click here to get the bib number.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start times
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
880, avenue Honoré-Mercier
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| water | GATORADE | Fruit bar* | TOILETS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 3 K | X | X | X | |
| 35,5 K | X | X | X | X |
| 4 7,5 K | X | X | X | |
| 5 10 K | X | X | X | |
| 6 12,5 K | X | X | X |
*Xact Energy fruit bar : 100 calories, 25g of carbohydrates and 15mg of sodium
Cash prizes
| 1st position (M/W) | 100$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 50$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 25$ |
King and Queen of the Cap-Blanc stairs
| King | 100$ |
| Queen | 100$ |
One male and one female winner will be declared, according to the fastest time on this 13K and 19K Cap-Blanc staircase!
Money prizes must be claimed 30 days after the event.
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
Runners and walkers who fail to reach the following checkpoint points before the time limit will be disqualified from the race.
- KM 11 (Parc des Franciscains) at 11:15 am
The participants have 3 hours to complete the 14 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
2024 INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish areas
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec for the 2024 edition.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To pick up your bib or someone else’s bib, you must show the bib number in paper or electronic format. Click here to get the bib number.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation Medal
When registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start times
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
880, avenue Honoré-Mercier
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| WATER | GATORADE | TOILETS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 2,5 K | X | X | X |
| 5 5 K | X | X | X |
| 67,5 K | X | X | X |
Cash prizes
Race Category:
| 1st position (M/W) | 100$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 50$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 25$ |
Walking Category:
| 1st position (M/W) | 100$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 50$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 25$ |
Money prizes must be claimed 30 days after the event.
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
The participants have 3 hours to complete the 9 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
2024 INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish areas
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec for the 2024 edition.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To pick up your bib or someone else’s bib, you must show the bib number in paper or electronic format. Click here to get the bib number.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start times
Start of the 4km
Start of the 4km walking
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
880, avenue Honoré-Mercier
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| WATER | GATORADE | TOILETs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 2,5 km | X | X | X |
Cash prizes
Race Category:
| 1st position (M/W) | 80$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 40$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 20$ |
Walking Category:
| 1st position (M/W) | 80$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 40$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 20$ |
Money prizes must be claimed 30 days after the event.
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
The participants have 2 hours to complete the 4 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
2024 INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE ONLY
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish areas
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec for the 2024 edition.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To pick up your bib or someone else’s bib, you must show the bib number in paper or electronic format. Click here to get the bib number.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start times
Start and finish areas
Accompanying person
One adult per registered child is authorized to accompany their child free of charge on the various Kids races.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
880, avenue Honoré-Mercier
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
Gifts
| 1st position (Boy/Girl) | Sports Experts Gift |
| 2nd position (Boy/Girl) | Sports Experts Gift |
| 3rd position (Boy/Girl) | Sports Experts Gift |
The participants have 30 minutes to complete the 2 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.