About Les Courses Thématiques
Les Courses Thématiques series is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing running events that offer a wide variety of experiences, with distances ranging from 1 km to 42.2 km. Since 2013, we’ve helped participants discover the regions of Montérégie, Montreal, and Estrie through unique courses where every challenge becomes a lasting memory.
Our organization
The mission of Les Courses Thématiques
The mission of Courses Thématiques is to make running accessible to everyone through inclusive, festive, and high-quality events. The organization promotes healthy lifestyle habits, a strong sense of community, personal achievement, and support for the next generation of athletes.
Our values
Achievement and perseverance
We encourage everyone to push their limits and pursue excellence, while celebrating individual effort and achievement.
Pleasure
Running should be an enjoyable and inspiring experience, where every participant finds joy in being active and sharing the moment with others.
Sense of community
We foster sharing, inclusion, and solidarity by creating events where everyone feels welcome and connected.
Statistics
Our impact
35,500+
participants in 2025
Year after year, we are thrilled to welcome a growing number of participants to our events.
100+
events organized
Since 2013, we have hosted over 100 events.
2000+
volunteers
Our loyal network of volunteers has been supporting us for many years.
Sustainable development
What we do for the planet
Together, let's take another step toward a greener future.
Our team
Éric Fleury
Co-founder
The one who said, “How about we go for a run?”and never stopped.
Jean Joly
Co-founder
Never leaves home without flagging tape in his pockets.
Émilie Fournier
Project Manager - Communications, Partnerships, and Event Production
Turns unexpected sprints into projects delivered on time.
Alexandra Côté
Project Coordinator - Logistics
Always running, even when she’s standing still.
Louis-Philippe Garnier
Route Manager
Can measure 10 km with pinpoint accuracy
Patrick Billette
Route Manager
Knows every turn like his own shoelaces.
Cindy Tassé
Project Coordinator - Communications
Her superpower? Finding the right info at exactly the right time.
Angelica Martinez
Volunteer Manager
Does all the running around so the volunteers don’t have to.
Along with approximately thirty staff members who are on site during each event.
Help make the race a success!
Support us by becoming a partner
Becoming a partner means supporting our events while joining a passionate community. Together, we can create memorable and inspiring experiences.
