Runners, take your marks: the Marathon Beneva de Montréal is returning for its thirty first yr this September, and because the largest operating occasion in Quebec, it can undoubtedly be a weekend to recollect. From September 22 to 24, runners of all ranges can have the chance to take part in races ranging in distance from one kilometre as much as the marathon and can be capable to uncover the town’s parks, riverbanks, and wide-open areas alongside the way in which.
Members have the choice to decide on between a number of particular person and group choices, together with:
- Marathon
- Half-marathon
- 10K, for which the group is proud to companion with the Quebec Breast Most cancers Basis
- The Sports activities Specialists 5K
- The 1K I Love Fruits and Veggies, Motion’s Little Steps Marathon
- and lots of different race combos
Runners who actually wish to get probably the most out of the occasion also can choose to take part in two races over the course of the weekend.
“This yr marked the return of our group to the helm of this signature metropolis occasion, and we hope to carry contributors from world wide collectively to run at their very own tempo in a setting that’s extra festive than ever,” mentioned Sebastien Arsenault, president and CEO of the occasion. “This coming September 23 and 24, Montréal will transfer to the marathon beat and rejoice the town’s main end-of-summer celebrations.”
There’s greater than $30,000 up for grabs within the elite program, together with prize cash for the highest male and prime feminine runners from Quebec, and for breaking the course file, which was set in 2022 in 2:09:25. The 42.2-km distance is licensed by Athletics Canada for athletes accumulating factors for various classifications.
Run for a trigger
This yr’s race weekend will embody the return of the Run with Coronary heart program, and runners have the chance to help greater than 50 charitable organizations which have registered for this system for 2023. Because the title sponsor, Beneva can be awarding grants to 9 excellent organizations, and the Marathon Beneva de Montréal group will even give $1 to the Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme for every registered participant.
This yr’s occasion has additionally been licensed “carbon impartial” by Planetair, which implies the Marathon Beneva de Montréal and its companions will offset its GHG emissions and invite contributors to do likewise after they register, in addition to participating in different sustainable occasion initiatives.
Amongst this yr’s race ambassadors is Charles Philibert-Thiboutot, Quebec’s 1,500m record-holder.
“Pushing your self farther is the one factor that unites us all in racing. That’s why I’m joyful to be a tempo bunny on the half-marathon this yr and assist runners attain their targets,” says Philibert-Thiboutot. “It’s so inspiring to see 1000’s of individuals cross the end line, typically in a combination of euphoria and ache because the seemingly insurmountable has been conquered. Let’s rejoice our sport and set new private targets on the Marathon Beneva de Montréal!”
The best way to register
To take part on this yr’s race weekend, head over to the occasion web site to register in your race of selection. There are alternatives to race as a single participant and in groups, and there will even be an tailored sport class that permits folks with bodily, mental or visible limitations to participate within the races. Costs vary from $20 for the one-kilometre youngsters’ run, to $130 for the marathon.
