DÉFI ENTERPRISES Quebec –
June 6 and 7, 2026
Departure / arrival site
Pointe-aux-Lièvres Park, 51 rue de la Pointe-aux-lièvres, Quebec, QC, G1K 2L1.
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HOW TO GET THERE?
Public transport
By FAR the best way to get to the event!
The event site is well served by public transportation. To find the route that passes closest to you, simulate your route by following this lien.
To make your travels easier, download and use the RTC mobile applications. The real-time RTC Nomade application (Apple Store / Google Play) allows you to obtain the route timetable and allows you to buy your transport tickets.
Cycling
If you plan to come by bike, there will be supports placed directly on the site to allow you to block it. You can then leave your helmet or other in the locker room available for all participants.
Many bicycle terminals of the àVélo service are also located near the event site.
Car
In anticipation of heavy traffic around the event site, and due to roadworks on rue de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres, resulting in the closure of the road between rue Lee and rue de la Croix-Rouge, we strongly recommend that all participants go directly to the parking lot of their choice on the morning of the event.
Here are your options:
- Canac Stadium (700 spaces available)
- St-Roch (on neighboring streets, where permitted by law)
- Limoilou (on neighboring streets, where permitted by law)
- Vanier (on neighboring streets, where permitted by law / 100 spaces available at 524 rue Bourdages)
- Expocity ($15)
SCHEDULE
The event takes place on 2 days, i.e. June 6 and 7. The course of the 2 days will be exactly the same schedule:
7 a.m.: opening of the site
8 a.m.: start of the 5 km SML Stainless Steel and the 10km, by wave
8 a.m.: Yoga
9 a.m.: Zumba
9:45 am : delivery of the check to the foundation
10 room 15 : Cardio-musculation
When registering, you will need to select the desired day. Please note that you must participate on the same day as the one chosen by your company.
STARTING WAVES
To facilitate starts and ensure a smooth flow of traffic on the course, the 5 and 10 km races will start in 12 waves of approximately 500 participants each. You will be assigned a wave number based on your estimated time for the race. Participants with the fastest times will therefore start first. Wave changes are only possible if you wish to start with a slower wave, but you will not be able to start with a faster wave.
For participants who do not have a wave number on their bib, please refer to the table below indicating the speeds of the different waves to determine yours.
We ask everyone to approach the starting line 20 minutes before your scheduled start time.
| # of waves | Departure time | Estimated time | |
| 5 km SML Stainless Steel | 10 km | ||
| 1 | 8 room | 25 minutes or less | 50 minutes or less |
| 2 | 8:05 am | 25 to 30 minutes | 50 to 60 minutes |
| 3 | 8:10 am | 25 to 30 minutes | 50 to 60 minutes |
| 4 | 8:15 am | 25 to 30 minutes | 50 to 60 minutes |
| 5 | 8:20 am | Race, no time provided | Race, no time provided |
| 6 | 8:25 am | 30 to 35 minutes | 60 to 70 minutes |
| 7 | 8:30 am | 30 to 35 minutes | 60 to 70 minutes |
| 8 | 8:35 am | 35 to 40 minutes | 70 to 80 minutes |
| 9 | 8:40 am | Alternating walking and running, 40 minutes and more | Alternating walking and running, 80 minutes and more |
| 10 | 8:45 am | Walk-run alternation | Walk-run alternation |
| 11 | 8:50 am | Walkers | Walkers |
| 12 | 8:55 am | Walkers | Walkers |
COURSE
5 km SML Stainless Steel
Time limit: 3 hours.
10 km
Time limit: 3 hours.
Refueling
There will be refreshment stations along the 5km course. SML Stainless Steel And for the 10km race, we strongly encourage participants to bring their own water bottle. You can leave it at your company meeting point or run with it. There will also be two water stations on the event site for refilling bottles: at the main entrance and after the finish line arch for both the 5km and 10km races.
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DELIVERY OF BIBS AND JERSEYSS
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 June 4 and 5, from 12 p.m. to 18 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.
Detailed plan to come.
Several exhibitors, such as Fradette Sport, coffee Yes Yes et Nomadic Physiotherapy will be on site. They take cash and credit card payments. Don't hesitate to go and encourage them!
ANIMALS
Animals are not allowed on the course, with the exception of service animals, but they are accepted on the site.
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. The best place to go and cheer on your loved ones is the Pont Lavigueur. It will allow you to see the 5 km participants as they arrive and the 10 km participants at the 5th kilometer and as they arrive.
Sustainable Development
Several initiatives and actions in sustainable development, will be carried out at the Défi Entreprises.
CLOAKROOM
If you wish to leave a bag safe and sheltered from the elements during your Challenge, you can leave it in the cloakroom, free of charge. To take advantage of this service, attach the detachable tab located at the bottom of your bib to your bag.
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 montellier / Water in a compostable glass;
- waffle Bel-Waffle;
- peanut-free chewy bar or cookie Leclerc;
- apple;
- banana;
- cheese from the L'Ancêtre cheese factory.
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 Breed Roster afterwards. The hyperlink to access it will be posted on our Facebook page and by email. All photos are offered for free.
SAFETY TIPS
- if you see a participant in need, help them and notify someone in charge of the organization;
- if you feel unwell or unwell, walk slowly and tell a participant/volunteer near you.;
- Wearing earphones or headsets is 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 use the stone dust path.
Universal accessibility presented by Christelle Montreuil – Consulting service in inclusive design
Le Défi Entreprises strives to offer races and events that are accessible to everyone.
Participants requiring an accompanying person
For people with a visual impairment wishing to register for the Business Challenge, please note that by registering for the Challenge, you can also register a companion at no additional cost. For this, please contact us at info@défientreprises.com.
Participants using wheelchairs
Participants using wheelchairs are included in the same departures as all other participants. There is no designated category for this type of participant. We only ask you to carefully evaluate the time you think it will take to complete their Challenge.
Course
The routes (5 km) SML Stainless SteelThe 5 km (10 km) courses of the Quebec Corporate Challenge are very accessible, as they are flat and without steep inclines. The 5 km course has a total ascent of 7 meters. The highest hill and descent have a gradient of 2,2%. The 10 km course has a total ascent of 27 meters. The highest hill has a gradient of 2,2% and the descent has a gradient of 3,3%.
For more information on the routes and their elevations, please refer to the Routes section.
In addition, the courses have no obstacles that could put participants in difficulty. Disabled participants are invited to follow the same instructions as the runners in order to use the cycle path.
Site accessibility
The site has several parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities. These spaces are reserved for people with a parking sticker for disabled people.
In addition, accessible public toilets are also available for participants.
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.
