80 km
2, 146m D+

Athlete's Guide

Note that we will no longer have an Athlete’s Guide in PDF format from 2023.

You will find on this web page all the information you need to prepare for the event. You will also receive a newsletter about 6 weeks before the event with the important points that we would like to bring to your attention to prepare you well for your event.

If you do not receive our newsletters, contact us to verify your email address.

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Course overview

Learn more about the course by reading the 80 km course overview.

Read the course Overview

Download GPX file here

Weather

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.

• Minimum 3°C
• Maximum 15°C
• Sunrise: 6 h 13
• Sunset: 19 h 00

Note : The temperature can reach freezing point at night.

Terms and Rules

• The Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada™ (UTHC) has a zero tolerance policy for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). The UTHC reserves the right to require drug tests after the competition for all performance enhancing drugs on the World Anti-doping Agency’s list;
• Ensure your bib is worn on the front of the body and is visible at all times;
• Always remain on the marked trail;
• Always pick up your trash and dispose of it at the appropriate areas of the aid stations;
• Poles are allowed for distances of 42 km and over;
• Cutoff times must be respected to avoid elimination;
• Mandatory equipment must be worn or carried at all times.

Terms and Conditions

Mandatory and suggested equipment

You will find the list of mandatory material HERE

Phone

Although there is no reliable service along most courses, the athlete can carry his phone with him. Text messages can be transmitted, depending on location.

We suggest that you register in advance our emergency number in your phone : 833 427-7422.

Using the ONDAGO app, you can use your smartphone to navigate the different interactive maps of the UTHC. Even without cellular reception, you can see where you are along the race course of your choice as the application uses only your phone’s GPS. However, you must download the course maps BEFORE heading out to areas with poor cellular reception.

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Transportation to the Start

To know how to get to the start, please read the following page

Transportation to the Start

Pacer

As of 2023, pacers will no longer be allowed on the 80km distance. This privilege will be reserved for the 125km athletes.

Support crews

Due to the remoteness of the aid stations, support crews are not permitted for the 42 km, 65 km and 80 km events.

Drop bags

A bag will be given to you when you pick up your bib. You must clearly identify your drop bag.

The morning of the race, when you exit the shuttle bus, you will be able to leave the bag, identified with your name and bib number. This drop bag will be your finish bag so you should pack a towel and change of clothes.

Aid Station Menus

All details concerning the menu offered at the different aid stations are shared HERE

Services on the main site

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. Find the menu HERE.

Runners will be offered an excellent beer from the Microbrasserie Charlevoix.

There will be massotherapy services and four small showers with hot water available at Mont Grand-Fonds.

Nutrition partner

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Näak offers you nutrition tips for your race.

Click here to read the tips

Dropping out and Getting Back

Should you choose to drop out of the race, or be required to end the race for medical reasons, it is important to signal your abandonment to the nearest aid station captain or to a first aider.

It is prohibited to quit the race and leave the course without signaling your abandonment to a member of the UTHC organisation. Every person abandoning the race must ensure that the race director has taken note of his bib number.

The bib numbers of the racers having abandoned will then be sent to the timing and results team. Once an athlete has signaled his desire to abandon the race, he will be taken in charge by the UTHC team to ensure he will be returned to the Mont Grand-Fonds event area.

Since many of the aid stations are difficult to reach, we ask that you be patient while transportation is arranged. This process can take some time and you may have to wait several minutes before being transported back to the Mont Grand-Fonds.

Trail Markings

The forbidden sections may be marked by a “wolves forbidden” sign.

Make sure to always follow the way pointed by the arrows.

There will be ribbons every 200 meters.

Timing and Online Results

Timing for all events is done by Sportstats. The results will be available HERE. You can go to their website to see the results. Athletes and spectators can also follow the racers on this website. 

Registration includes

Your registration includes all the products and services listed HERE

Free Training programs

Prerequisites strongly suggested to participate in this event : 

• I have run at least 3-4 times a week for the last 4 months
• I have already completed a trail race of 50 km or more
• I am able to continuously run for at least 4 hours

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.  

Discover new training programs HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our FAQ webpage to find many answers to your questions

Go to the FAQ page

UTHC TV

Catch up on episodes at UTHC TV and learn more about the event, our athletes and our special guests. Visit our webpage:

Accommodation Suggestions

Here is a list of suggested nearby hotels and accommodation. Please reserve early as the options are limited in the region.

HERE

Getting to the Event

To learn more about how to get to the event visit this page

List of participants

Are you curious or want to confirm that your name is indeed on the participant list? Discover all the participants running in the Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada™ HERE

Course Records

Curious about the course records for the Harricana Ultra-Trail of Canada™ HERE