The start of this loop is at Mount Grand-Fonds where it embarks on cross-country ski trails before reaching Chez Jules’ refuge, then following the Orignac trail to the meandering Comporté river.
This is a rugged course with a wide variety of technical and challenging trails over a short distance – there’s hardly time for a break! It is an ideal race for beginners and all trail lovers.
Start Sunday 9:00 AM
Distance 10 km
Elevation 220 m D+
Cut-off time 2h
Stations 1
Course Loop
Cut-off time
| Stages | Stations | Next aid station | First athlete (page: 4 min 30 per km) Estimated time of passage | Last athlete (pace: 12 min 30 per km) Estimated time of passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Mont Grand-Fonds | 5 km | 9:00 am | 9:30 am |
| 5 km | Comporté | 5 km | 9:22 am | 10:32 am |
| Arrival | Mont Grand-Fonds | 9:45 am | 11:35 am | |
| Total | 45 min | 2:05 | ||
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Charlevoix’s climate is cold and humid in September.
Furthermore, temperatures and precipitations can be extremely cold in the fall. It is therefore important to be vigilant to the risks of hypothermia.
You will find the list of mandatory material HERE
All details concerning the menu offered at the different aid stations are shared HERE
Näak is now the official and exclusive nutrition partner of Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada. Find all its nutrition and hydration products at all the aid stations. Get Näak’s nutrition plans to get ready for your race and enjoy many other surprises.
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After the race, athletes will be offered a free gourmet meal featuring organic food from the Charlevoix region. A vegetarian meal will also be available.
Runners will also be offered an excellent beer from the Microbrasserie Charlevoix.
10 km trail program
Prerequisites strongly suggested to participate in this event :
In cooperation with high-level athletes with coaching experience, Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada™ offers many programs tailored to the course, distance and experience level of participants.
Timing chips will be stuck to the bib. Your bib must be worn on the front of the body, always visible and on top of the outermost layer of clothing.
If you choose to accompany your child on the short distances (when permitted), you must remove your bib (if applicable) to do so.
Timing is done by Sportstats.
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