demi-marathon sun life de longueuil

OCTOBER 20, 2024

October means Oktoberfest! This fall, get ready to get into the festive mood of one of Bavaria's oldest traditions to celebrate beer. Feathered hats, shorts with straps, delicious sausages with sauerkraut and Tyrolean music will be on the program!

The race offers distances of 1K, 5K, 10K, and 21.1K.

 YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• High quality technical shirt*;

• Delicious full meal;

• Participation medal**;

• Distinct medal for winners of each age category;

• Award ceremony and prize for the top three winners;

• Exhibition;

• Official electronic timing;

• Activities et animation.

* Except for participants who have declined the shirt or have selected the Express formula.

**Except for participants who have selected the Express formula.

EVENT"S LOCATION

The event is taking place at Parc Michel-Chartrand: 1895 Adoncour Street, Longueuil, QC J4J 5G8.

SCHEDULE
08 : 30 21.1K
09 :00 10K 09 : 02 10K Walk
10 : 45 5K 10 : 47 5K Walk
11 : 45 1K

The planned courses are subject to change at any time.

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REGISTRATION THE DAY OF THE EVENT OR DURING THE RACE KIT PICK-UP

You can register in advance if you come pick up your race kit at Boutique Courir in Longueuil, or you can do it the day of the event. You will find more information about location and schedules below. Please note that registration fee is payable by check or in cash only.

 RACE KIT PICK-UP

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PICKING SOMEONE ELSE'S RACE KIT

To pick up a race kit for a colleague, a friend or a family member, you have to show his or her proof of registration.

CHANGE YOUR DISTANCE

You must ask to change your bib when you go get your race kit on the Friday or Saturday at the store. You could also do it up to 30 minutes before your race’s departure at the Registration Area. If you wish run a longer distance, for instance going from 5K to 10K, make sure you bring money or check to pay for the difference. If you want to run a shorter distance, you will not be refunded.

TRANSFERRING YOUR ENTRY BIB

You must ask to transfer your bib when you go get your race kit on the Friday or Saturday at the store. You could also do it up to 30 minutes before your race’s departure at the Registration Area. To complete a transfer, we need the full name, city of residence and birthdate of the person you are transferring it to. In addition, we need the consent of the person who is transferring his/her entry, via e-mail or signed letter.

PARKING

More than 1500 parking spaces are available at the Colisée Jean-Béliveau: 1755 Jacques-Cartier E Blvd, Longueuil, QC J4N 1A1.

There is a ten-minute walk to get to the site and the departure area, ideal to warm up before your race! We highly recommend you arrive at least one hour before your race’s departure time.

BAGGAGE CHECK

There will be a safe location inside the Parc Michel-Chartrand’s Visitor’s Center where you could leave your personal belongings.

TIMEKEEPING

Each race will be timed electronically. This service will be provided by SportStats. Walkers are welcome in distances from 1K to 10K.

OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT

A shirt will be given to every participant of the 5K and more, except for people who have declined the shirt or have selected the Express Formula.

WATER STATIONS

There will be water stations approximately every 3k and at the start and finish lines.water as well as BRIX containing electrolytes will be served. The electrolytes will allow you to stay hydrated and diminish the risks of muscular cramps and fatigue.

TOILETS

There will be toilets along the side of Adoncour Street, on the main site. There will also be a toilet on the course.

WEARING HEADPHONES

Although it is not recommended, you are allowed to run with headphones. However, you must run on your right-hand side as much as possible in order to enable rescue team and cyclists to move along freely.

 PARTICIPANTS' MEAL

A delicious full meal will be offered to every runner. The meal is accompanied by pita bread, Liberté yogurt, non-alcoholic cider from Cidrerie Michel Jodoin and a beer from Farnham Ale & Lager Brewery. Please note that you must have your bib in order to receive your meal. You may buy an extra meal for a non-participant at the Registration Area.

RESULTS

Results will be available online at www.sportstats.ca in real time and will also be posted on-site the day of the event.

WALKERS

Walkers are welcome to our event for the 5k and 8k courses. There will be a distinct medal ceremony for the first three men and women of this category.

FQA SANCTIONED
The Demi-Marathon Sun Life de Longueuil, like all Courses Thématiques, is sanctioned by the Fédération québécoise d'athlétisme, in addition to ensuring that the courses are accurate and measured properly.

 PARTICIPATION MEDALS

Each finisher will receive a medal.

MEDAL, PRIZES AND AWARD CEREMONY

After each race, there will be an Award Ceremony at the podium. Distinct medals and prizes will be given to the first three men and women of every race. The prizes must be collected the day of the event. Forgotten prizes will not be sent by mail.

AGE GROUP MEDALS

Distinct medals will be offered to the 3 fastest men and women of each age group.

Age group divisions per race