La Classique Jacques-Cartier 2026

La Classique Jacques-Cartier takes place on November 8, 2026, in the heart of Quebec City, starting at Le Grand Marche de Quebec and finishing at the Lieu historique national Cartier-Brebeuf. Now in its second edition after drawing more than 1,000 runners in its debut, this road race winds through Limoilou and along the berges de la riviere Saint-Charles for a flat, fast, and festive end-of-season course.

Distances from 1 km to 10 km make this accessible to the whole family. Runners can choose a timed or untimed bib, and all participants receive a post-race experience at the Grand Marche, including a gourmet lunch and a certificate-gift redeemable at market vendors, supporting local Limoilou merchants and artisans.

For more running events in Quebec City, the full calendar is on The Running Directory.

The course departs from Le Grand Marche de Quebec (approximately 900 Avenue Honore-Mercier) and routes through the Limoilou neighbourhood, following the Saint-Charles River shoreline path. The finish is at the Lieu historique national Cartier-Brebeuf, approximately 700 metres from the start. The course is described as flat and fast. Race day starts at approximately 8:00 am. Specific wave times and full course map are available on the official organizer site.

• Road race through Limoilou in Quebec City, November 8, 2026
• 1K, 2.5K, 5K, and 10K distances
• Start at Le Grand Marche de Quebec; finish at Lieu historique Cartier-Brebeuf
• Route follows the berges de la riviere Saint-Charles
• Timed and untimed bib options available
• Post-race gourmet lunch and Grand Marche gift certificate for all participants
• Second edition, following a debut with 1,000+ runners