Marathon & Half-marathon & 10K Race (Sunday, August 26th)
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| Course Detail |
The course is a "Point to Point". Participants of the 42.2K start on the south shore, in Lévis, and finish in Old Quebec City, on the north shore. The course of the Half-Marathon and the 10K Race is respectively the last 21.1 and last 10 kilometres of the Marathon course. |
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CLICK HERE for a full "street be street" description of the course.
CLICK HERE for an easier to print document. |
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| Map |
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Click on the image for a lager view in JPEG format OR
CLICK HERE for a PDF file (8.30 x 11). |
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| Profile |
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Click on the image for a lager view in JPEG format OR
CLICK HERE for a PDF file. |
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Two starting time for the Marathon (42.2 K) |
First start: 7:30 am |
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Participants taking between 6 and 7 hours to run or walk the 42.2 K course, have to take
the 7:30 am start.
NOTE : Those taking this 7:30 am start, who will run or walk the course under 5:30, will have a minimum time of 5:30 at the official ranking. This is to avoid that participants who make less than 6 hours, take this departure. Given that streets close in a progressive way, it is necessary to avoid that participants arrive too early at an intersection which would not be secured.
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Second start: 8:30 am |
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Participant taking less than 6 hours to run or walk the 42.2K, should take the 8:30 am start.
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| Time Limit |
Time limit for the marathon is as follow : |
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7 h for those take the first start at 7:30 am
6 h for those taking the second start à 8:30 am |
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For the 21.1K, the 10K and 5K race, the time limit is 6h. |
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| Transportation to the Start |
The morning of the race, participants will be transported to their respective starting site according to the following. |
Transportation for the Marathon (42.2 K) |
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Transportation for the 10K Race and the Half-Marathon (21.1 K) |
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Buses will leave as soon
as they are full. |
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Transportation fees |
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• Free for participants on showing their bib on boarding the
buses
• $7, for friends and family, taxes
included. Available ONLY at the Sports and Fitness Expo.
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| Starting Sites |
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Marathon |
The Marathon starting line is on Métivier Street in Lévis (run and walk).
The Marathon starting site is at Lévis' Convention Center, next to the Four Point Hotel. Participants will have access to the premises. Outside the hotel, water, medical services, washrooms and buses for personal belongings will be available.
For those who will choose to drive to the starting site, many parking spaces are available close by. However, no transportation will be available to get back there after the race. See the Runners' transportation section for more information on how to get on the free shuttles.
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Half-Marathon |
The Half-Marathon starting line is on Chemin du Fleuve at the corner of Côte Rouge, in Saint-Romuald.
The starting site is located at the Anse Benson Park. At this site, water, washrooms, medical services and buses for personal belongings will be available.
There are very few parking spaces at this starting site. Therefore, it is NOT RECOMMENDED to drive there. See the Runners' transportation section for more information on how to get there with the free shuttles.
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10K Race |
The 10K Race starting line is located on Champlain Boulevard, 800 meters east of the bridges, in Quebec City.
The starting site is located at the Quai des cageux. At this site, water, washrooms, medical services and buses for personal belongings will be available.
There are very few parking spaces at this starting site. Therefore, it is NOT RECOMMENDED to drive there. See the Runners' transportation section for more information on how to get there with the free shuttles.
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| Finish site |
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The finish site, for all races, is on Saint-Paul
street, near the famous Gare du Palais train station. After
race activities are held in the park next to the station.
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| How to get to
the finish site |
Here is a map on how to get to the finish site area: Google Map |
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Parking around de Finish site area
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There is plenty of parking around the finish area.
CLICK HERE to get a map easy to print. |
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Aid Stations |
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Pro Circuit products on the course: X1 Endurance |
X1 Endurance is a sports drink offered by Pro Circuit. X1 is an energy and thirst-quenching drink. It is a top of the range product, specifically conceived for endurance sports.
The X4 Gel is a liquid formula that is practical and eco-friendly. |
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X1 Endurance contains both quick-burning sugars and slow-burning sugars, which maximize the storage of carbohydrates before an effort and maintains it along the way. It helps in keeping the energy and the hydration and accelerate the recovery once the event is completed. The original formula, lemon-lime flavour, is served on the course. |
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Timing |
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The MyLap system from ChampionChip will be used. With this system, there is no need to attach the timing device to a shoe.
The timing tag is in the back of the bib. |
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| Pace Bunnies |
There will be pace
bunnies at the Marathon and at the Half-Marathon. |
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| Categories |
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General
ranking
18 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 years old and over |
General
ranking
10 to 19 years old
20 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 years old and over |
General
ranking
7 and 8
years old
9 and 10 years old
11 and 12 years old
13 and 14 years old |
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Categories are based on the runner's
age as of December 31, 2012. A runner must be at least 18 years old
on marathon day to participate in the main event (42.2K).
The Kids Run Event (5K) is limited
to ages 7 to 14 years old.
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| Prizes |
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Marathon |
$ 2 000 |
$ 1 000 |
$ 500 |
Half-marathon |
$ 1 000 |
$ 500 |
$ 250 |
10K Race |
$ 500 |
$ 250 |
$ 125 |
Kids Run |
$ 50 |
$ 25 |
$ 10 |
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Additional money prizes for the
Marathon event ! |
The winner of the Marathon event
(42.2K) will be awarded additional prize money if its time is
below to:
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Men |
under 2 h 20 |
+ $ 2 000 |
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under 2 h 17 |
+ $ 4 000 |
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under 2 h 14 |
+ $ 6 000 |
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Women |
under 2 h 35 |
+ $ 2 000 |
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under 2 h 32 |
+ $ 4 000 |
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under 2 h 29 |
+ $ 6 000 |
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The winner of each category gets a free registration for the next edition of the SSQ Quebec City Marathon. |
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| T-Shirts and Medals |
A technical T-Shirt will be given to all participants of the 42.2K, 21.1K
and 10K.
CLICK HERE to see the Sizing Chart.
All participants of
the Marathon, the Half-Marathon, the 10K Race and the
McDonald's Kids Run
will receive a medal and a certificate for completing the course.
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| Certificates |
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The certificate will not be sent by mail.
There will be two ways to get your certificate. |
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• At the finish site under the tent CERTIFICATE, located in the park.
• On the Marathon Photos Website at : www.marathon-photos.com
in mid-September. |
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| Personal Belongings |
On every starting sites, Purolator trucks will be available for participants to leave their personal belongings
in a small bag. This bag must be clearly
identified using the coupon given with your bib number. You can pick-up your bag at the finishing
area. The buses will be located after the finish line on Quai Saint-André street
until 3 pm |
For a faster service, bags cannot exceed the following dimension:
18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’. Also, bags must be closed, so they don't empty out. |
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| Showers |
A "Mobile Shower Van" will be at the finish site.
Have a look ! (french site only).
The cost is $5
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| Gifts among all participants |
Gifts will be drawn among all
participants registered to one of the events. To know if you are a
winner, look for the blue board in the arrival area. |
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| Marathon start Live on radio |
Sunday morning, starting at 7 am, listen to Denis Therrien, John Stanton and the director of the Paris marathon Joel Lainé, for a special radio show. Tune in to 800 on the AM dial. |
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