DÉFI ENTREPRISES Gatineau / Ottawa – May 30, 2026
Departure / arrival site
Relais Plein Air, 397 Bd de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau, QC J8Z 3P9. You can park atMont-Bleu secondary school (free, 50 places) or Cégep de l’Outaouais ($). Neighboring streets should also be favored.
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2026 SCHEDULE
8 a.m.: Yoga
8:30 a.m.: start of the 10 km
9 h : Zumba
10 h : Cardio-Strengthbuilding
10 h In 30: start of the 5 km SML INOX
11 h In 15: The check was presented to the foundation, and prizes were awarded to the most generous and active companies.
HOW TO GET THERE ?
By car
It will not be possible to park at the Relais Plein Air.
Participants will be able to park in the following locations:
- Mont-Bleu secondary school, in the bus drop-off point or at the front of the school (100 places);
- Cégep de l'Outaouais ($3 per hour or $12 for the day), there is a payment terminal at each entrance to the Cégep and these terminals will be accessible on the day of the event;
- Neighboring streets, where permitted by law
By bike
Bicycle parking will be available.
SITEMAP
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WHAT IS A FINANCIAL FORECAST ?
The routes of the Défi Entreprises Gatineau / Ottawa take place on a paved bike path.
5 km SML Stainless Steel
Time limit: 3 hours.
10 km
Time limit: 3 hours.
Practical information
DELIVERY OF BIBS AND SWEATERS
All envelopes for participants registered before April 6 will be sent, either by mail or directly to the company, at the beginning of May.
Envelopes for participants registered on or after April 6 will be handed out on site on May 29 from 12 p.m. to 17 p.m. and on the day of the event from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the information kiosk.
LOCATION OF COMPANIES
On the day of the Challenge, companies will be placed in alphabetical order on the site. The meeting place for participants from each company will be identified by a poster with the name of the company.
It is possible for businesses to set up a 10 foot by 10 foot tent to congregate. Companies with 50 participants or more are entitled to a space of 10 feet by 20 feet. The installation can be done the day before your Challenge day in the afternoon. The morning of the event, you can park temporarily on a nearby street (to be determined) to bring a tent or equipment to your location. Access by car to the site will be prohibited.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Several initiatives and actions in sustainable development, will be carried out at the Business Challenge in 2026.
SPECTATORS
Access to the race site is free for all spectators. Invite your colleagues and loved ones to come and make this day a success.
You can encourage the runners along the Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be water stations along the 5km route. SML Stainless Steel and the 10km race. We still suggest you bring your water bottle. You can leave it at your company meeting point or run with it.
ANIMALS
Animals are not allowed on the course with the exception of service animals, but they are accepted on the site.
SNACK AND MEDAL
Each of the participants will be able to enjoy (free of charge) a snack after having taken up their challenge and obtained a medal. Only participants who have a bib will be able to receive a snack and a medal. Défi Entreprises cares about providing quality food and we warn you that some products may contain allergens.
The following foods will be offered: TO BE CONFIRMED
- Beverage: mineral water / water in a compostable glass;
- waffle Bel-Waffle;
- peanut-free biscuit Leclerc;
- apple;
- banana;
- cheese.
PHOTOS
There will be photographers on the course, as well as one at the start and one at the finish. A photographer will also be present at the Défi Entreprises “Photobooth”. Photos will be posted a few days after the event on our Facebook. All photos will be available on Race Roster afterwards. The hyperlink to access it will be posted on our Facebook page and by email. All photos are offered free of charge.
SAFETY TIPS
- If you see a participant in need, help them and notify an organization official;
- If you are unwell or not feeling well, walk slowly and inform a participant/volunteer near you;
- Earphones or headsets are not recommended.
CHRONOMETERED TIME BY ELECTRONIC CHIP
If you are participating in the 5 km SML Stainless Steel or at 10 km, your time will be recorded by electronic chip. Timing is provided by Horizon 5, with technology from Sportstats. The chip used for timing is a tab stuck to the back of the bib. There is no chip to attach to your shoe. We will also use the chip to detect if you have done the 5 km or the 10 km. You can find your results on Sportstats.
Results
Since the purpose of the Défi Entreprises is above all to promote adherence to healthy lifestyle habits, there are no trophies or individual podiums. Also, as the number of participants is high, we use the time of the chip to make our ranking. This time would therefore not be recognized as your official time if you break a Quebec or Canadian record.
CHILDREN AND STROLLERS
Children aged 17 and under can register at a reduced rate for the Défi Entreprises to accompany their parent.
They can also accompany their parent registered for the Challenge for free. In this case, they do not need to register and they participate without a bib. They do not receive a sweater or lunch.
You can participate with a child in a stroller. However, we ask you to be courteous with the other participants.
WALKERS
Walkers are welcome during the Business Challenge. Each year, 20 to 30% of participants do so on a walk. For everyone's safety and enjoyment, walkers must keep to their right during the event.
Universal accessibility
The Business Challenge strives to offer races accessible to all and events accessible to people with disabilities.
Participants requiring a support person
We encourage visually impaired people to register for the Business Challenge. Visually impaired runners registering for the Challenge may register a guide at no additional cost. For this, please contact us at info@defientreprises.com.
Wheel chairs
There is no special category for wheelchairs. We only ask participants in wheelchairs to carefully assess the time they think they will take to complete their Challenge. They will be placed in the same starts as participants without disabilities.
If you are an athlete with a disability and want to participate in the event and have a question, please email us at info@defientreprises.com.
Gatineau Shared Races join forces with the Défi Entreprises
To allow people with physical or cognitive limitations to live a unique, enriching experience, in good company and in a safe environment, it is possible to rent a KartUs adapted wheelchair.
If you wish to make a reservation, write to coursespartageesdegatineau@gmail.com to validate their availability. There is no rental fee and you will need to collect and return the suitable chair to the location mentioned to you upon confirmation.
