Duchesnay Trail Race - Races

The Duchesnay Trail Race allows participants to live a perfect wilderness experience to push their limits by achieving a long distance of approximately 34 km with an elevation gain of 870m!

Discover or rediscover the extraordinary possibilities of the Duchesnay Tourist Station. The proposed trail is designed to be fast, well-balanced, and highly diverse. It includes a mix of single track trails, groomed paths, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing routes, and some old trails in a beautiful mixed forest. The viewpoints overlooking Lake Saint-Joseph are breathtaking.

It’s the perfect challenge to rack up some kilometers at the beginning of the trail season.

Our event is sanctioned TRAIL by Athlétisme Québec.

Partnership with Québec Mega Trail

Thanks to our partnership with Québec Mega Trail, two race bibs will be randomly drawn among all participants of the 2025 Duchesnay Trail Race.
-Choice of events: 6K, 15K, 25K, 32K, 50K or 80K.
– Bibs must be claimed by May 31 at 11:59 PM.

All runners who complete the 34 km race receive one (1) ITRA (International Trail Running Association) point.

Start time
7:30 a.m.

Time limit
6:00

Age on the day of the race
14 years and older

Date
Sunday, May 18, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & NOMINATIONS

“TOP 20 INNOVATIONS WITH IMPACT OF THE YEAR”
Novae 2020 Award, which rewards those who demonstrate the most innovation and originality in addressing social and/or environmental issues – 2020
Duchesnay Trail Race

Nearly 2000 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

New for 2025! – More information to come

Our event is sanctioned TRAIL by Athlétisme Québec.

Partnership with Québec Mega Trail

Thanks to our partnership with Québec Mega Trail, two race bibs will be randomly drawn among all participants of the 2025 Duchesnay Trail Race.
-Choice of events: 6K, 15K, 25K, 32K, 50K or 80K.
– Bibs must be claimed by May 31 at 11:59 PM.

Start time
8 a.m.

Time limit
* 2025 Information to come 

Age on the day of the race
* 2025 Information to come 

Date
Monday, May 19, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & NOMINATIONS

“TOP 20 INNOVATIONS WITH IMPACT OF THE YEAR”
Novae 2020 Award, which rewards those who demonstrate the most innovation and originality in addressing social and/or environmental issues – 2020
Duchesnay Trail Race

Nearly 2000 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

The 18 km route with a positive elevation gain of 595m will follow the same roads as the 8 km route but will diverge from the small loop at La Halte refuge to turn onto the Coureur des bois trail (number 58). Participants will encounter an ascent of approximately 2 km before beginning a slight descent afterward. Approaching the 8 km mark, runners and walkers will venture onto the trail used for cross-country skiing in winter. It’s wider but not necessarily easier. This will lead to La Halte to continue the 8 km loop.

Our event is sanctioned TRAIL by Athlétisme Québec.

Partnership with Québec Mega Trail

Thanks to our partnership with Québec Mega Trail, two race bibs will be randomly drawn among all participants of the 2025 Duchesnay Trail Race.
-Choice of events: 6K, 15K, 25K, 32K, 50K or 80K.
– Bibs must be claimed by May 31 at 11:59 PM.

Start time
9 a.m.

Time limit
4:00

Age on the day of the race
14 years and older

Date
Sunday, May 18, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & NOMINATIONS

“TOP 20 INNOVATIONS WITH IMPACT OF THE YEAR”
Novae 2020 Award, which rewards those who demonstrate the most innovation and originality in addressing social and/or environmental issues – 2020
Duchesnay Trail Race

Nearly 2000 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

Trail running enthusiasts participating in this 8km race with a positive elevation gain of 257m will follow routes 55-56-57 and 54 before finishing in front of the Caribou building. Attention: Abundant roots, tree trunks, and small wooden bridges may pose a challenge, even for the most tenacious runners!

Our event is sanctioned TRAIL by Athlétisme Québec.

Partnership with Québec Mega Trail

Thanks to our partnership with Québec Mega Trail, two race bibs will be randomly drawn among all participants of the 2025 Duchesnay Trail Race.
-Choice of events: 6K, 15K, 25K, 32K, 50K or 80K.
– Bibs must be claimed by May 31 at 11:59 PM.

Start time
10:30 a.m.

Time limit
3:00

Age on the day of the race
10 years and older.

Date
Monday, May 19, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & NOMINATIONS

“TOP 20 INNOVATIONS WITH IMPACT OF THE YEAR”
Novae 2020 Award, which rewards those who demonstrate the most innovation and originality in addressing social and/or environmental issues – 2020
Duchesnay Trail Race

Nearly 2000 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

A new category for participants aged 16 and over has been added this year for those who wish to try trail running. The category for ages 8 to 15 remains available as well.

Participants will have the opportunity to get into trail running on this route, which includes the first kilometer (with a positive elevation gain of 94m) of the 8 km and 18 km courses, as well as the last two kilometers of all courses. They will be able to admire the trails of the Duchesnay Tourist Station.

Our event is sanctioned TRAIL by Athlétisme Québec.

Partnership with Québec Mega Trail

Thanks to our partnership with Québec Mega Trail, two race bibs will be randomly drawn among all participants of the 2025 Duchesnay Trail Race.
-Choice of events: 6K, 15K, 25K, 32K, 50K or 80K.
– Bibs must be claimed by May 31 at 11:59 PM.

Start time
11:45 a.m.

Time limit
1 hour

Age on the day of the race
8 years and older

Date
Monday, May 19, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & NOMINATIONS

“TOP 20 INNOVATIONS WITH IMPACT OF THE YEAR”
Novae 2020 Award, which rewards those who demonstrate the most innovation and originality in addressing social and/or environmental issues – 2020
Duchesnay Trail Race

Nearly 2000 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

Younger participants will have the opportunity to experience trail running on this route, which includes the first kilometer and a half (with a positive elevation gain of 67m) of the 8 km course.

Our event is sanctioned TRAIL by Athlétisme Québec.

Partnership with Québec Mega Trail

Thanks to our partnership with Québec Mega Trail, two race bibs will be randomly drawn among all participants of the 2025 Duchesnay Trail Race.
-Choice of events: 6K, 15K, 25K, 32K, 50K or 80K.
– Bibs must be claimed by May 31 at 11:59 PM.

Start time
11:30 a.m.

Time limit
30 minutes

Age on the day of the race
5-12 years old

Date
Monday, May 19, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & NOMINATIONS

“TOP 20 INNOVATIONS WITH IMPACT OF THE YEAR”
Novae 2020 Award, which rewards those who demonstrate the most innovation and originality in addressing social and/or environmental issues – 2020
Duchesnay Trail Race