FRENQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the Finish located?
All races finish at Pioneer Park.( Parc des Pionniers)

Where are the Starts located?
A shuttle bus will bring the racers of the 58, 38, 21,13 and 11 km at there race starts.
The actual start for the 5km and 1km run for children will be from The parc des Pionniers9 same as the finish line) in Saint-Donat.

Are the Ipod or MP3 allowed?
No. No runners may start( the 58,38,21,11km Trail race) with an Ipod or an MP3 or other sound system involving music.
However they will be accepted on the 5 and 13 km ( cross Country)

Are ski or hiking poles allowed for racing?
No. No runners may start the race with a pair of poles.

Are strollers allowed on the race course?
No, the kind of trails where races are held does not permit the use of strollers, for security reasons.

Where can I park my car on the day of the event?
There are parking lots near the Parc des Ormeaux( where Race packet are)The shuttle bus will also leave from Le Parc Des Ormeaux( right behind the registration) to the starts of 11, 13,21, 38 and 58 km.

Can I register the morning of the race?
No, registrations will close two weeks before the race, that means, Friday June 14 at Midnight

What is the minimum age for the day care?
Kids cannot be still in diaper. That is the only condition in order to register your kid for the day care service.( 30 spots available only)

Can I accompagny my kid on the course?
As the course is almost all single track and the space is limited, we will NOT allow parents on the course with their kids in 2013. This is not negociable.

What is the minimum age to register my child?
Since the course does not allow parents to be with them on the course, the minimum age has been set at 5 years old. If you are not comfortable with this clause, DO NOT register your kid as their will be no exceptions..

Can I let my child run even if he is not registered?
No. For security reasons, and of course equity, we can not allow children how are non-registered to race. Proof of registration is the bib.

As an adult can I run if I am not registered?
No. For security reasons, and of course equity, we can not allow non-registered runners to compete, the proof of registration is your bib.

Will it have official photos?
Yes. A photographer will be present at the races to take pictures of racers and the event in general. The pictures will then be added to our site. However there is no systematic picture taking of each racer and the pictures are taken for promotional purposes only.

Are there cash prizes for winners?
No, because the philosophy of trail running is based on participation and achievement of a personal challenge.