Run or get moving at your own pace!

Quebec’s sporting events invite you to get moving!

On your marks, get set, go! Everyone is invited to take part in Quebec’s wide variety of sporting events. A number of marathons, triathlons, rowing and swimming events and cycling competitions offer opportunities for you to test your limits and challenge yourself! On your own or as part of a team, keep fit in summer or winter by participating in these invigorating athletic events. Focus on your health while having fun!

Ideas for your next sports challenge!

Grand Défi de Victoriaville

Grand Défi de Victoriaville

2024 dates to be announced, Défis des Bois de Victoriaville (September), Bonjour Printemps de Victoriaville, May 11, 2024 and Notos Ultra Trailet June 11, 2024

The Grand Défi de Victoriaville is a nonprofit organization and creator of major sporting events that has been established in the Bois-Francs region for [ read more ... ]

Festival BougeBouge Outaouais

Festival BougeBouge Outaouais

May 12, 2024

BougeBouge is a community organization that brings people together from across Quebec, around principles motivating self-determined active lifestyles. [ read more ... ]

Go Bike Montreal Festival
@ Judicael Aspirot

Go Bike Montreal Festival

From May 26 to June 2, 2024

At the Go Bike Montréal Festival, the streets come alive with cyclists - all pedaling at their own pace! The Tour de l'Île de Montréal offers you a variety [ read more ... ]

Jeux des 50 ans et plus (50 Plus Games)

Jeux des 50 ans et plus (50 Plus Games)

From June 13 to 16, 2024

Jeux des 50 ans et plus (50 Plus Games) is a big sports and cultural event. It features competitions in many leisure and sports disciplines, such as golf [ read more ... ]

Gaspesia Race Series

Gaspesia Race Series

Year round

Events Gaspesia in Gaspé is a non-profit organization. A series of sporting events featuring Marathon Gaspesia, the Gaspesia XTreme Triathlon, the Ultra [ read more ... ]

Québec Mega Trail

Québec Mega Trail

From July 3 to7, 2024

Quebec Mega Trail is the race that takes you to the top of the Canadian ultra trail scene. Composed of wild and spectacular trails along the banks of the [ read more ... ]

Gatineau Triathlon
@ Christian Lohyer

Gatineau Triathlon

July 6, 2024

Gatineau Triathlon, Outaouais. Taking place on the enchanting site of Leamy Lake Park, this event attracts more than 1,000 participants. Several triathlon [ read more ... ]

Festirame
@ François Viel

Festirame

From July 5 to 13, 2024

Festirame is a popular celebration that combines sports and culture and has been in existence for 50 years. Spanning 9 days, the event takes place from [ read more ... ]

La Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean

La Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean

From July 20 to 28, 2024

The Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean is held annually on the last Saturday in July. 25 male and female swimmers from a dozen countries participate [ read more ... ]

Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie

Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie

2024 dates to be announced (September)

Flowing through the beautiful region of Mauricie, located in Québec, Canada, the St-Maurice River has been the home of the historical International Classic [ read more ... ]

Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada
@ Ian Roberge

Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada

From September 6 to 8, 2024

The Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada (UTHC), supported by The North Face, offers a unique exploration of the boreal forest and the hinterland of Charlevoix [ read more ... ]

Défis du parc

Défis du parc

From September 6 to 8, 2024

For over 16 years, Les Défis du Parc has been the exclusive venue for road biking and trail running in Shawinigan's La Mauricie National Park. Sports challenges [ read more ... ]

The Mont Sutton Fall Festival

The Mont Sutton Fall Festival

2024 dates to be announced (September-October)

Every weekend, enjoy the fall at Mont SUTTON! It's the perfect occasion to go hiking, zip-lining, taking a chairlift ride, mountain biking, camping, to [ read more ... ]

Festival du vélo de montagne de Montebello

Festival du vélo de montagne de Montebello

2024 dates to be announced (September)

The Festival du vélo de montagne de Montebello offers you a great day of fatbiking for families and cyclists gathered from all over Quebec, Ontario and [ read more ... ]

Gatineau Playground Festival

Gatineau Playground Festival

2024 dates to be announced (December)

The Gatineau Playground Festival occurs in December at Complex Branchaud-Brière in Gatineau. This unique event allows children and adults to enjoy 67,000 [ read more ... ]

Pentathlon des neiges presented
@ Félix Desforges

Pentathlon des neiges presented

2025 dates to be announced (february)

The Pentathlon des neiges Sun Life, the worlds biggest winter multisport event, is a unique event that combines 5 disciplines: bike, snowshoe, cross-country [ read more ... ]

La Virée Nordique de Charlevoix
@ Marie Ledoux

La Virée Nordique de Charlevoix

Dates 2025 à venir (february)

Launched by two sports-enthusiast physicians, Drs. Danielle Ouellet and Jean-Luc Dupuis, with support from an exceptional team of volunteers, the Virée [ read more ... ]

Gatineau Loppet
@ Gatineau Loppet

Gatineau Loppet

2025 dates to be announced (February)

Take part in the Gatineau Loppet, the largest international cross-country skiing event in Canada! The only Worldloppet event in Canada, the Gatineau Loppet [ read more ... ]

Festival de la Banquise
@ Dominic Delorme

Festival de la Banquise

2025 dates to be announced (March)

The Festival de la banquise offers a festive winter weekend in March! The festival kicks off on Friday with a dance vigil under the heated marquee hosted [ read more ... ]