Demi-marathon Sun Life de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

21.1 km10 km5 km1 km

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Date

April 12th 2026

Where

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Parc Gerry-Boulet, Rue Jacques-Cartier N, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, Canada

Duration

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Site opens at 6:00 a.m.

Distances Useful information After the race

What a great way to kick off the season: a race through the streets of Old Saint-Jean, along the Richelieu, one of Quebec's most iconic rivers. Join us for a maple syrup–themed run or walk—an ideal way to welcome spring!

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21.1 km

10 km

5 km

1 km

Corral opening: 7:40 a.m.
Warm-up with Idolem scheduled between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m.
Start: 8:00 a.m.
Podium: 10:00 a.m.
Time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes
Recommended age: 16 years and older

Corral opening: 10:55 a.m.

Starts

Race: 11:15 a.m.
Walk: 11:20 a.m.

Podium

Race: 12:30 p.m.
Walk: 12:45 p.m.

Time limit of 2 hours

Recommended age: 16 years and older

Corral opening: 8:05 a.m.

Starts

Race: 8:25 a.m.
Walk: 8:30 a.m.

Podium

Race: 9:30 a.m.
Walk: 10:15 a.m.

Time limit of 1 hour

Recommended age: 14 years and older”

Start

11:45 a.m.

Podium

12:15 p.m.

Maximum age: 12 years

Useful information

What you need to know

What’s included

Official chip timing
Live tracking on the official Sportstats app
Post-race meal
Technical shirt*
Participation medal*
Distinctive medals for each age category
Medal engraving courtesy of Sun Life
Event photos

* Unless declined during registration.

Bibs pickup

Coming soon

Parking

Carpooling is strongly encouraged !

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Bags drop-off

A secure, monitored area is provided for storing your personal belongings.

Refueling stations

Refueling stations are positioned throughout the course and at the finish line, providing water and Brix electrolytes to support your performance. Restrooms are also available near some refueling stations.

Pace bunnies

Our pace bunnies for the 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km distances are here to help you reach your goals. See all available pace times.

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Timing

Timing mats along the course will provide split times. Tracking will be available on the Sportstats mobile app.

Available here:

iOS : https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/sportstats-tracker/id1457761131

Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.rtrt.app.ssa&hl=fr_CA

Accessibility

All our courses welcome independent participants, individuals requiring assistance, and wheelchair users. Through our partnership with the Carte Accompagnement Loisir (CAL), registration is free for accompanying support persons. For more details, contact us at info@coursesthematiques.com.

Walkers

Walkers are welcome to participate in distances of 10 km or less. Separate medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the walking category. Please note that age group medals are not offered for this discipline.

After the race