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Cycling & running events in Montreal, 2026

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A few races to know in Montreal

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Run·Road
Montreal

La Course Pour 3 Points

La Course Pour 3 Points is a June fundraising run in Verdun, Quebec, held at Parc J.-Albert-Gariépy with a 9:00 a.m. EDT start. It is organized by Pour 3 Points, a group that works toward equal opportunities for young people through coaching. The route uses park roads and includes CH Des Brise Du Fleuve. The event centers on team fundraising, with Friends and family and Corporate team categories, and its listed fundraising target is CA$40,000.

Road
Run·Trail
Montreal

BougeBouge Frédéric-Back

BougeBouge Frédéric-Back takes place in Parc Frédéric-Back, a large green space in Montreal near Avenue Papineau. Participants can choose from 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km distances, all run on gravel paths. This allows runners to select a distance suitable for a short family outing or a half marathon. The event supports the BougeBouge mission to encourage physical activity and combat inactivity. The course is contained within the park, offering a relaxed trail atmosphere instead of a typical road race. Runners can participate individually, with friends, family, or as part of a corporate challenge with group discounts. The event also features 2 km and 5 km intergenerational walks, an optional souvenir medal, and connections to BougeBouge's foundation and MAVIA school programs.

Trail
Run·Road
Montreal

Demi-Marathon Sun Life au parc Jean-Drapeau

The Demi-Marathon Sun Life at Parc Jean-Drapeau is a Montreal road race held at Espace 67 on Chemin Macdonald. It offers 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km distances. Scheduled for October, it begins at 6:30 a.m. Eastern. The half marathon is available alongside shorter races for walkers, new runners, families, and those seeking a challenging yet manageable race morning. The event benefits the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, with fundraising integrated into the race. The course utilizes Parc Jean-Drapeau's island setting, covering Notre Dame Island and Saint Helen’s Island, with routes around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Montreal's broader running tradition includes past events like the Marathon Oasis de Montréal and Rock ’n’ Roll Montreal Marathon, known for large participant numbers, international competitors, and varied routes through areas such as Old Montreal, Ville-Marie, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. This current Parc Jean-Drapeau half-marathon edition maintains a straightforward structure: multiple distances at a single location, a charitable affiliation, and a start-finish point at a prominent Montreal venue.

Road
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Montreal Training Notes

Running: Montreal is a city of running extremes, and locals use that well. Locals take base miles on the Lachine Canal path, Old Montreal and Old Port, St. Helen's Island, Parc La Fontaine, and the flat bits near the water. Mount Royal gives the work, and the summit rises to 233 m when intervals need teeth. Olmsted Road gives about 150 m of elevation gain, and it is a thrill to run to the Croix. Mont Royal Run Club meets Saturdays at 11:00 AM and Wednesdays at 6:45 PM. Tribe Run Club meets Saturdays at 9:00 AM from Lululemon Westmount. Anchor races include Demi-Marathon Lachine, Course Nocturne Sun Life de Montréal, and Classique d’athlétisme de Montréal.

Cycling: Montreal riding can be as challenging or chill as you like. Locals use the 901 km of paths and lanes for Z2, commutes, and fast after-work laps. Route verte pushes the map wider, and Quebec’s network runs over 5,300 km. Le Club Café starts rides from 3801 R. Saint-Denis, and Gravel Mafia runs CX practice at Parc Fred Back on Tuesdays in the fall. 72 km. The route covers 31 km and gains 486 m. Anchor events include Challenge Esprit Montreal and CRJA – Vainqueurs Plus – Circuit Montréal.

Season: Fall in Montreal is the best bike-and-run window, especially September and October. Spring works too, and April and May feel mild when the temperature swings behave. Summer gets hot and humid, so locals go early for intervals, keep Z2 honest, and use the river routes when the air moves. The Estacade path stays open from April to December, so riders get a long season over the St. Lawrence River. Winter brings cold, snow, wind, and ice for both sports. Snow cover lasts from the first or second week of December until March. Locals keep moving because many paths and lanes are cleared even in winter.

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