Set in the heart of Québec winter, the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières keeps runners and walkers motivated with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km distances on paved roads starting from Club de golf Le Marthelinois. Participants can choose to run any of the three distances or join the 5 km and 10 km walking categories, making the event accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. Half of the profits are donated to the Fonds Jean-Pierre Petit of the Fondation Santé Trois-Rivières, helping fund neurology and neurosurgery equipment at the local hospital, so every chilly kilometre supports a concrete medical cause. With crisp air, snow-lined roads and a friendly, club-style atmosphere, it’s as much a community winter gathering as it is a performance test.
Races
On Saturday 21 February 2026, participants in the 5 km route set off from Club de Golf Le Marthelinois (1000 Mont Sainte-Marthe), Trois-Rivières, QC, organised by Groupe Physi‑K, this winter road event offers a 3.1-mile course (walk or run) through city streets and is designed to keep runners active during winter while supporting the Fondation Santé Trois‑Rivières.
Also on 21 February 2026, the 10 km race begins at the same location in Trois-Rivières, offering a 6.2-mile winter road loop organised by Groupe Physi-K, with medal, post-race snack and age-category prizes, all in support of the Fondation’s neurologie‐neurochirurgie fund.
The 15 km event (9.3 miles) takes place on 21 February 2026 from the Club de Golf Le Marthelinois site in Trois-Rivières, organised by Groupe Physi-K under the banner of the Défi Hivernal series, designed as a more ambitious winter road race that helps raise funds for the Jean-Pierre Petit Fund via the Fondation Santé Trois-Rivières.
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FAQs
What is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
How long is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
Where does the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
How can I prepare for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
On Saturday 21 February 2026, participants in the 5 km route set off from Club de Golf Le Marthelinois (1000 Mont Sainte-Marthe), Trois-Rivières, QC, organised by Groupe Physi‑K, this winter road event offers a 3.1-mile course (walk or run) through city streets and is designed to keep runners active during winter while supporting the Fondation Santé Trois‑Rivières.
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km is 5km long.
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km takes place in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
Runna classifies the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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!
What is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
On Saturday 21 February 2026, participants in the 5 km route set off from Club de Golf Le Marthelinois (1000 Mont Sainte-Marthe), Trois-Rivières, QC, organised by Groupe Physi‑K, this winter road event offers a 3.1-mile course (walk or run) through city streets and is designed to keep runners active during winter while supporting the Fondation Santé Trois‑Rivières.
How long is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km take place?
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km takes place in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
Runna classifies the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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!
What is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
How long is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
Where does the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
How can I prepare for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
Also on 21 February 2026, the 10 km race begins at the same location in Trois-Rivières, offering a 6.2-mile winter road loop organised by Groupe Physi-K, with medal, post-race snack and age-category prizes, all in support of the Fondation’s neurologie‐neurochirurgie fund.
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km is 10km long.
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km takes place in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
Runna classifies the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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!
What is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
Also on 21 February 2026, the 10 km race begins at the same location in Trois-Rivières, offering a 6.2-mile winter road loop organised by Groupe Physi-K, with medal, post-race snack and age-category prizes, all in support of the Fondation’s neurologie‐neurochirurgie fund.
How long is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km take place?
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km takes place in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
Runna classifies the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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!
What is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
How long is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
Where does the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
How can I prepare for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
The 15 km event (9.3 miles) takes place on 21 February 2026 from the Club de Golf Le Marthelinois site in Trois-Rivières, organised by Groupe Physi-K under the banner of the Défi Hivernal series, designed as a more ambitious winter road race that helps raise funds for the Jean-Pierre Petit Fund via the Fondation Santé Trois-Rivières.
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km is 15km long.
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km takes place in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
Runna classifies the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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!
What is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
The 15 km event (9.3 miles) takes place on 21 February 2026 from the Club de Golf Le Marthelinois site in Trois-Rivières, organised by Groupe Physi-K under the banner of the Défi Hivernal series, designed as a more ambitious winter road race that helps raise funds for the Jean-Pierre Petit Fund via the Fondation Santé Trois-Rivières.
How long is the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km is 15km long.
Where does the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km take place?
The Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km takes place in Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
Runna classifies the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Défi hivernal de Trois-Rivières 15km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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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