The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec, held in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Québec, Canada, is celebrated for its remarkably fast and predominantly downhill course along the scenic Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf. This popular road running event caters to a wide range of athletes by offering multiple distances: a full marathon (42.2 km), half-marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, 5 km, 2.5 km, and a 1 km race. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to chase personal bests while immersing themselves in the beautiful natural landscapes and enjoying the rich history of the region between Duchesnay and Québec City. The event is a significant fixture in the Québec running calendar, marking a vibrant end to the summer racing season, typically in October.
Race Date:
26 October, 2025
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km is renowned as Québec's fastest full marathon, offering a predominantly downhill course from Duchesnay to Québec City. This challenging distance attracts runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification on its scenic Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf route.
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The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km is renowned as Québec's fastest full marathon, offering a predominantly downhill course from Duchesnay to Québec City. This challenging distance attracts runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification on its scenic Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf route.
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km is 42km long.
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km takes place in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Québec, Canada.
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km elevation gain is 163 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km is renowned as Québec's fastest full marathon, offering a predominantly downhill course from Duchesnay to Québec City. This challenging distance attracts runners aiming for personal bests or Boston Marathon qualification on its scenic Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf route.
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km is 42km long.
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km takes place in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Québec, Canada.
The Marathon Duchesnay-Québec 42.2km elevation gain is 163 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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