Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Updated on May 9, 2025
For all competitive sports enthusiasts and athletes at heart, here are 10 events that will truly test your physical abilities no matter what they may be!
Sherbrooke’s half-marathon will depart from the city’s Jacques-Cartier Bridge. It’s a favourite with both accomplished and novice runners and offers distances covering 1, 2, 5, 10 and 21 km.
This year, Magog will carry out its marathon event through two seasons. On July 5, you’ll start the race at dusk, along Lake Memphremagog as well as at the foot of Mount Orford. You’ll arrive at the finish line just in time to enjoy a great evening on one of the town’s loveliest Main Street terraces. Later in the year, on October 12, come and admire the region’s colourful autumn splendour, and see how you measure up to Magog’s challenging Bête du Marathon.
You’ll be taking on the hills surrounding Saint-Catherine-de-Hatley while enjoying the region’s amazing landscapes! Indeed, this is what the Défi des Collines is proposing, as beginners and hard-core runners choose between 5.5 km and 30 km courses. An excellent test to see if you’re ready for your autumn marathon and half-marathon challenges.
Come and discover the amazing beauty of autumn in the Mégantic region. This internationally renowned triathlon starts out in the charming village of Piopolis, near the U.S.-Canada border. On Saturday, August 23, 2025, you’ll be able to choose a challenge that will match your aspirations: The DISCOVERY run, the SPRINT, the OLYMPIC run and the CHILDREN’S Event. All departures will start out from the Piopolis Marina. Whether you’re a beginner, an amateur or a professional marathon runner, this event is sure to be a perfect fit — Registrations have started already!
The TriMemphré is an initiative of the Club de triathlon Memphrémagog promoting this discipline which combines swimming, cycling and running. As an international level eco-responsible event, the TriMemphré has received the Manifestation sportive de l’année award several times. Online registration until July 15.
The XTERRA Bromont event is held over two days on August 23 and August 24, 2025, in the magnificent Eastern Townships region, right in the heart of Bromont’s Equestrian Park and the beach by Lake Bromont. Here, you’ll choose to participate in either the biathlon (cycling and mountain running), or the triathlon (swimming, cycling and running). The challenge can be taken alone or as a team. Several formats adapted to all levels are offered to suit the youngest to the most experienced athletes. Perfect for taking on a challenge while enjoying a delightful setting. Registrations are made online.
On June 2, take part in the Gran Fondo Cantons-de-l’Est, a one-of-a-kind cycling adventure organized by Gran Fondo Éco. It’s the only event in Québec that offers multiple challenges on a single course — the perfect chance to push your limits alongside friends or colleagues! Riders set off in small groups based on cruising speed, creating a friendly, well-organized atmosphere. A thoughtfully planned day of cycling where performance and camaraderie go hand in hand.
On August 16, head to Lac-Mégantic for a day of cycling in a truly breathtaking setting. There are three routes to choose from: 33 km or 54 km for recreational cycling, or 120 km for those who want to push themselves to the limit (with 1,137 m of elevation gain on the agenda)! A warm and friendly ambiance, a hearty boxed lunch, a beer at the finish line and a few challenging climbs to test your fitness level.
Gravel enthusiasts will have plenty to choose from this weekend in St-Romain! The organizers of the Voie Gravelée created three routes (57 km, 90 km and 115 km) that will take you through the region’s countryside, alternating between very hilly sections and steep climbs. Take this opportunity to discover one of the region’s magnificent lodging options and enjoy autumn in all its splendour.
You don’t have to be in top physical shape to participate in a cycling competition. Here are 5 events accessible to everyone, just for the sheer joy of heading out on your bike!
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