10 km Université Laval 2026

10 km Université Laval 2026 is a multi-distance road event at PEPS de l’Université Laval in Québec City, organized by Rouge et Or Athlétisme with Groupe Défis. The race is presented as one of Québec’s longest-running running events and a longstanding part of the university’s sporting calendar.

The day brings together children’s and adult distances, from 800 m and 1.5 km to 5 km and 10 km. It has a campus race feel, with the Rouge et Or track at the centre of the experience and a finish that leans into the university setting.

For runners looking for a local fall road race with a clear community identity, this one combines a track-side start, age-based distance options, and a practical race-day setup. Races in Quebec

The race starts and finishes at the PEPS athletics facilities, on the Rouge et Or track at Université Laval. Course routing uses the campus setting, with measured road-race distances built around the university grounds.

Race-day logistics are straightforward: site opening is at 07:30, the 10 km starts at 08:30, and bib pickup is available on the Friday before race day and on Saturday near the start. The 10 km course has water at km 3 and km 7; the 5 km has water at km 3. An emergency medical plan is in place with a clinic vehicle and a first-aid trailer near the start/finish.

• Second-oldest running event in Québec, and the oldest sporting event at Université Laval
• Distances include 800 m, 1.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km
• Start and finish are at the PEPS athletics facilities on the Université Laval campus
• The event is sanctioned by Athlétisme Québec
• Finishers receive a wooden medal made in Québec, with an opt-out option at registration
• The 10 km course includes water stations at km 3 and km 7
• Bib pickup is available the Friday before race day and again on Saturday near the start