2026 La Galopade

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 30, 2026 edition in Saint-Esprit, QC. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

La Galopade marks its 22nd edition on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Église de Saint-Esprit in Saint-Esprit, Québec. The family-friendly day offers a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km run and walk, 3 km, 1 km, a 300 m Bout’chou, and a 5×1 km team relay, with starts staged from early morning through early afternoon.

Organizers renew support for youth houses across the MRC de Montcalm, noting that more than $20,000 has been shared with local Maisons des jeunes since the partnership began. Race-day details include water on course, kilometre markers, and a post-race lunch box pick-up. Explore more races in Quebec for other regional options.

Starts and finishes are based at Église de Saint-Esprit (88, rue St-Isidore, Saint-Esprit). Official course PDFs cover the 1–3 km, 5–10 km, and half-marathon circuits. Aid stations with water are placed along the course, with kilometre markers by distance. Start times: half marathon 8:00 a.m., 10 km 8:20 a.m., 5 km run/walk 10:30 a.m., 3 km 11:20 a.m., 1 km 11:50 a.m., Bout’chou 12:10 p.m., and 5×1 km relay 12:30 p.m.

• Sunday, August 30, 2026 — 22nd edition
• Distances from 300 m Bout’chou to 21.1 km half marathon
• 5 km run and 5 km walk options, plus 5×1 km relay
• Timed by MS1 Timing; participation medals for all
• Portion of profits to Maisons des jeunes (MRC Montcalm)
• Pace leaders for the half marathon
• Post-race goûter / lunch box