Marathon Duchesnay-Quebec 2026

Marathon Duchesnay-Quebec takes place October 24 and 25, 2026, on the Velopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf trail near Quebec City. Presented by Les Classiques Capitale, this certified road-and-trail marathon is designed for runners chasing a personal best in an autumn forest setting. The closed circuit runs mostly through wooded terrain along the multi-use path, offering a fast and rolling course ideal for BQ attempts and goal-race efforts.

Distances cover the full range from 1 km to a World Athletics-certified 42.2 km marathon, making this a genuine destination race for both competitive and recreational runners from the Quebec City region and beyond. The course surface is 70 percent compacted stone dust and 30 percent tarmac, providing consistent footing through peak fall colour. The marathon is eligible for use as a Boston Marathon qualifying result.

For more road and trail events in the Quebec City region, The Running Directory lists the full calendar.

The course uses the closed Velopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf multi-use path. The marathon route (42.2 km) starts Sunday October 25 at 8:00. The course is described as fast and rolling with a mostly forested setting. Surface is approximately 70% compacted stone dust and 30% tarmac. The circuit is fully closed to vehicle traffic during the event. Specific aid station and course map details are available on the official organizer site.

• World Athletics-certified marathon eligible as a Boston qualifier
• Multi-distance weekend: 1K, 2.5K, 5K, 10K, 21.1K, and 42.2K
• Closed circuit on the Velopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf
• 70% compacted stone dust / 30% tarmac surface
• Fast and rolling forest course through peak fall foliage
• Registration via Les Classiques Capitale/SportChrono
• Fees from $107 (42K) to $57 (5K) until August 29, 2026