ITRA : 803
34 years old
Originally from Baie-Saint-Paul, I spent my youth playing outdoors and getting lost in the woods. The outdoors and sport quickly became part of my life. I set out on my ultra-trail journey with great ambition a few years ago, and in 2021, I won the QMT 80 km. In 2022 and 2023, I was the winner of the 50 km and last year I shared victory in the UTHC125. I was also lucky enough to fly to Austria (2023), Thailand (2022) and Patagonia (2019) with the Canadian delegation to take part in the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships.
ITRA : 789
43 years old
I’m a local (Charlevoix) runner. I like to get out on the mountain trails in the summertime. I share my passion for running with my 2 little boys and my students in my schools. I teach physical education at the elementary level in Baie-St-Paul and St-Irénée.
ITRA : 783
These entities allow us to get together and share great moments together.
From a personal point of view, the goal is to continue to have a lot of fun on and off the trails, while testing out new adventures.
ITRA : 721
27 years old
French woman living here since 2020 who discovered trail running here in Quebec! I’m as rigorous in my professional life, as an engineer, as I am in my sporting life, in order to perform well. Trail running is also a way of being with my friends, meeting new people and discovering new places. I’ve always practised sport with a competitive spirit, so when I race I try to give it my best shot to reach the highest level!
She finished 1st at the QMT 25 in 2024 and at the 20 km Trail La Clinique du Coureur, in addition to finishing 4th at the Canyons Endurance Race by UTMB in 2024. She also won the UTHC 28 km in 2023.
ITRA : 718
29 years old
I started running when I was very young. I did several sports in my youth, and I’ve always been passionate about endurance sports. In 2018, I went to the Olympic Games as a cross-country skier, a sport I’d been practicing for several years. It was such an enriching experience that I’ll never forget it! After the Games, I decided to focus on running, and since then I’ve been competing in several competitions in this sport, and I have big goals. In addition to sport, I work in an accountancy firm, as a future CPA, and I love cooking and spending time with friends and family.
32 years old
I’m an entrepreneur and physiotherapist in St-Ferréol-les-Neiges who works closely with elite cross-country skiing/mountain biking/running athletes and loves to enjoy my backyard (MSA) and travel the world to get out in the mountains!
ITRA: 618
27 years old
A physiotherapist now based in Sherbrooke, in the Eastern Townships, Laurianne has been running for around ten years. After experimenting with longer trail distances between 2017 and 2019, she now thrives on events that are a tad shorter, but just as intense. She’s particularly fond of the UTHC, an event she’s taken part in almost every year since 2018. Having been lucky enough to line up on the 42 Classique course on numerous occasions, this year she’s leaving it behind to revisit the 42 St-Siméon, which she completed during a double program in 2021: 42 Classique on Saturday and 42 St-Siméon on Sunday. Let’s just say her legs should be in better shape to enjoy the course this time!
31 years old
I’ve been competing as a professional triathlete for about 10 years now, but in recent years I’ve discovered the world of trail running and have done a few ultras. My first was the 60 km trans-Montreal. Then I did the UTHC 80 km in 2020 and the Black Canyon 100 km in 2024, and I’ve taken part in the Mont-Mégantic marathon for the last 3 years.
I’m also a trainer and doctoral candidate in physical activity sciences at the Université de Sherbrooke. I’ve also been vegan for about 10 years now.
Triathlon:
Trail running:
ITRA 753
34 years old
I’m excited to return to the UTHC 125 after a 4th place finish last year. Living in Toronto, I spend most days running on the roads, but I also love getting out to explore my local trails whenever I can. I started running in 2019 and have gradually moved up in race distance ever since. Earlier this year, I completed my first 100-mile race, winning the Sulphur Springs Trail Race in course record time, and I’m hoping to build on that result at UTHC. The 125 km course features some of the most beautiful and challenging trails I’ve had the opportunity to run, and I’m grateful for the chance to take them on again this September.
31 years old
I started athletics in 2004 after watching the Athens Olympics. That’s actually what allowed me to fly from France to Quebec and eventually obtain Canadian citizenship: I came to study at Université Laval, where I joined the Rouge et Or team. I specialized in middle-distance running. During the pandemic, I enjoyed increasing my training volume and discovering trail running.
Winner of the 30 km at Béluga Trail and the 20 km at Trail La Clinique du Coureur in 2024, I also took home the victory in the 42 km classic at the Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada in 2022 and 2023. My races in 2025 won’t be my biggest challenge this year, as we’re expecting a baby in June!
The UTHC 28 km remains a great option to keep some races in my season.
I am a physical education teacher in Quebec at a regional school specializing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I truly see my profession as a passion. Every day, I face numerous challenges that vary with each of my 57 students. A dog lover, I also practice dog-powered sports like bikejoring, skijoring, canicross, and canitrail.
21 years old
QMT-100 miles 2023 (3rd in 22h24) as an “elite” time.
Otherwise, I did my first two ultra trails at UTHC / 80km in 2021 (9h40 18th) and 125km (21h28 21st) in 2022!
22 years old
My name is Alec, and I’m a native (and still a resident) of Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, a small outdoor paradise where I’ve been practicing a variety of sports since I was a young child. Formerly a competitive cross-country skier, I now dedicate myself to trail running, a sport that allows me to stay connected to nature and feed my passion for playing in the woods and exploring the mountains while pushing my limits.
27 years old
After practicing triathlon and transitioning more seriously into running during university, the lockdown and the halt of group training during the pandemic introduced me to the world of trail running. I quickly grew to enjoy the versatility required to be a good trail athlete. Since then, I’ve tackled distances ranging from vertical kilometers to 100 kilometers. What I love: having the opportunity to say yes to any adventure that comes my way. I was fortunate enough to participate in the World Championships in Thailand in 2022 on the 80 km course, win the 65 km UTHC in 2021, finish 4th at Bandera (Texas) 100 km in 2025, and step onto the podiums of many trail races in Quebec, such as QMT50, UTHC 28 and 42 St-Siméon, Bromont Ultra…
Alongside all of this, I am a PhD student in decision sciences with a focus on energy policy modeling, in other words, I optimize the use of energy resources to meet climate objectives.
I started running by organizing a challenge to run a marathon with my friends to raise funds for multiple sclerosis. Having always loved being in the mountains, I then turned to trail running for a few years. During my university studies, I joined the Vert et Or athletics and cross-country team, with which we won the provincial cross-country championship and finished second at the Canadian championships. Now that I’m finishing my master’s degree, I want to make a big comeback to trail running.
I have a special connection to the UTHC, which raises funds for multiple sclerosis – a disease my father is affected by. Events like this can truly make a difference for the cause.
25 years old
I grew up mainly at Mont-Ste-Anne. Sports and the outdoors have always been an integral part of my life. I competed in mountain biking at the national and international levels until I was 18. After graduating university in 2023 (pharmacy), I started trail running. In 2024, I participated in my first season of trail racing and my first ultra-trail. For my 2025 season, my goal is to explore different distances, ranging from the 100 km at UTFS to the vertical kilometer at the Défi des Couleurs. I’m really excited to take on the UTHC for the first time!
I’m originally from Charlevoix, and the UTHC trails are my big playground. The event and the team hold a special place in my heart and in my running journey. It was at Harricana that I took my very first steps as a runner. Initially, I joined to support the cause of MS and in solidarity with my precious friend who lives with the disease. Since then, I’ve continued running for all the well-being it has brought me and for all the wonderful people I continue to meet along the way. This year again, I wish to participate in the 125 km to honor the opportunity I have to do so and to offer all my support to those who live with the daily challenges of the disease. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who supports the cause and helps us dream of a future without MS.
2024 UTHC 125 : 2e
My athletic journey first began in track and field before I realized that trail running is the type of race that suits me best. It quickly became my favorite playground: I find the ups, the downs, the small challenges, and the vast landscapes there. This sport brings a whirlwind of emotions, and that’s what makes it so captivating. I pursue it with enthusiasm… and a bit of an obsession I’ve never admitted until now! Looking forward to sharing a stretch of trail and some smiles!
25 years old
Karel Cadoret, 25, made a dramatic entry into the world of trail running in 2021 and has since ranked in the top 5 at numerous races on the Quebec calendar.
As well as performing, she’s also very involved in the community. She founded the 6AM Club’s Limoilou and Lac Beauport community and volunteers at events whenever she gets the chance. Karel also organizes her own introductory running events for the running community. She will be competing in the UTHC 28 km for a third time this September.
She took 3rd place in the UTHC 28 km in her first year of trail running. She also finished 3rd in the 54km Gaspesia Ultra-Trail (2022), 4th in the 50km Trail Coureur des Bois (2024) and 6th in the 50km Clinique du coureur (2024).
