Duchesnay Trail Race - Races

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
18 years and older

Date
Sunday, May 18, 2025

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

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“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 2500 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

Come and take up the challenge of the all-new 25 km Trail du Coureur des Bois de Duchesnay, with a positive vertical drop of 910 m. The trail begins with the 18 km route, leading to the Lac Jaune trail, one of Duchesnay’s most beautiful trails, before adding an additional 6 km loop, bringing more technique and intensity. The varied course combines single track, snowshoe and cross-country ski trails, as well as wide forest roads. You’ll discover breathtaking views of Lake Saint-Joseph.

This intermediate course is perfect for trail enthusiasts looking for a balanced challenge combining performance and exploration in the great outdoors.

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
5:00

Age on the day of the race
14 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 2500 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. 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 2500 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

Trail runners taking part in this 8km event with a 257m elevation gain will follow some of the most emblematic trails in the Station touristique Duchesnay 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 2500 runners and walkers will venture into the magnificent wilderness of the Duchesnay Tourist Resort.

Open to ages 8 to 15, as well as 16 and over, the 8km is an ideal introduction to trail running.

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 2500 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