Headliners 2024

Alexis Chapdelaine Will participate in Trail 28 km Race details

• ITRA : 779
• Sex : Man
• Country : Canada

30 years old
Alexis discovered trail running in the heart of Mont Albert while finishing his college studies in literature in Gaspé. He then backpacked across Europe, from Belgium to Turkey, through the mountains.  Today, he sharpens his crampons in the heart of the Green Mountains in the Eastern Townships. You might spot him building a stone wall or felling a tree. In fact, he’s juggling life as an athlete, entrepreneur and, above all, father.

Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 777
• Sex : Man
• Country : Canada

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.

Paul Vanoostveen Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 726
• Sex : Man
• Country : Canada

33 years old
Paul Vanoostveen is a road and trail runner from Toronto, Ontario. He started running trail ultramarathons in 2022 as a way to explore his local trails and to challenge himself beyond the marathon distance. Trail running has proven to be the perfect outlet for his competitive nature and passion for pushing his limits.

So far this year, he won the Sulphur Springs 100k in Ancaster, Ontario, in course record time and finished 6th at the Quebec Mega Trail 110k, his first time racing in Quebec. The UTHC 125 km will be his longest race to date and he could not be more excited for the challenge and is grateful for the opportunity to be on the starting line in September.

Philippe Poulin Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 715
• Sex : Man
• Country : Canada

21 years old

Mylène Sansoucy Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 676
• Sex : Woman
• Country : Canada

42 years old
I developed my passion for running as a child and ran numerous marathons from the age of 20, before gradually transitioning to Ultra-Trails from 2013. I’ve always enjoyed taking on new challenges and improving my performance. Since 2017, I’ve taken part in numerous Trail events in Quebec and internationally. The UTHC is one of my favorite races. I’ve completed the 65 km course three times, as well as the 80 km in 2018 and the 125 km in 2022.

Thibault de Servigny Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 668
• Sex : Man
• Country : Canada

31 ans
Originally from Brittany, where I used to sail at national level, I stopped everything when I started studying to take up running, and specifically trail running, which combines my values and my taste for nature.

For a long time, I ran simply, without a precise plan, in discovery mode. I increased my running distances naturally, little by little, until I hit a wall 3 years ago with my first race over 100km, UTHC 125, which I managed very badly. This encouraged me to be more assiduous. I regained enough confidence to sign up for my first 100-mile race in Saguenay last year, with a first trail podium to show for it. In 2024, I confirmed this with a first victory in the TransPercé 100 in Gaspésie in front of some very good runners.

Laurie Proulx Will participate in 42 km Saint-Siméon Race details

• ITRA : 663
• Sex : Woman
• Country : Canada

31 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!

Maïka Lamoureux Will participate in 42 km Saint-Siméon Race details

• ITRA : 661
• Sex : Woman
• Country : Canada

26 years old
Maïka is passionate about sports in general. After practicing triathlon and cross-country during university, she transitioned to trail running during the pandemic to escape the city. Since then, trail running has remained her favorite sport for its simplicity, while trying to keep variety in her workouts.

Julie Lesage Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 638
• Sex : Woman
• Country : Canada

38 years old
I’m a kidney transplant specialist and mother of two young children. I’ve always loved the outdoors and sports, but it was in 2021 that trail running came into my life. An injury sidelined me in 2022, but the passion for running has been growing ever since. Despite the complexity of family and work schedules, running is liberating for me, and a great source of self-improvement.

Karel Cadoret Will participate in Trail 28 km Race details

• ITRA : 594
• Sex : Woman
• Country : Canada

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.

Caroline Côté Will participate in UTHC 125 Race details

• ITRA : 450
• Sex : Woman
• Country : Canada

37 years old

Caroline Côté is a Canadian polar explorer and filmmaker known for her exploits in extreme environments and her contributions to the documentation of these adventures. Born in Quebec, she developed a passion for nature and exploration when she was twenty-five, which led her to pursue a career combining adventure and filmmaking. Caroline began her career participating in a variety of expeditions that took her to challenging environments from Antarctica to the Arctic.

She recently became the fastest woman to reach the South Pole, setting the world’s fastest women’s speed record in 2022, solo and unassisted, covering some 1130 km in just one trip. This feat highlighted her endurance, resilience and expertise in polar survival. Caroline has crossed many icy territories, often in extreme climatic conditions. Her adventures have helped raise public awareness of environmental issues and the effects of climate change.

Caroline Côté is also a talented filmmaker. She uses her filmmaking skills to document her expeditions, creating films that capture the beauty and challenges of extreme environments. Her documentaries have been shown at various festivals and on media platforms, raising awareness of climate and environmental issues. In addition to her sporting and cinematic exploits, Caroline is a fervent advocate of environmental protection. She uses her notoriety to promote sustainable practices and educate the public about the importance of preserving the fragile ecosystems of the polar regions.

Caroline Côté embodies the spirit of adventure and passion for nature. Through her polar exploits and films, she continues to inspire and educate the world about the wonders and challenges of our planet, especially its most remote and vulnerable regions.