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Québec Mega Trail

Trail Running covering 1 km to 134 km with up to 6,000 m D+ in Québec (Quebec, Canada)

LocationQuebec, Québec, CanadaShow on map(46.8139° N, 71.2080° W)
Date & StatusJuly 1, 2027 to July 4, 2027Date confirmed
First edition2018
Elevation gainUp to +6,000 m

Québec Mega Trail is an endurance sporting event in Quebec, Québec, CA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2018, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races, World Trail Majors. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including QMT 135 (134 km, +6,000 m D+), QMT 80 (77 km, +3,370 m D+), QMT 50 (50 km, +2,300 m D+), QMT 32 (32 km, +1,450 m D+), QMT 30 (30 km, +1,450 m D+), and QMT 25 km (25.9 km, +950 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed from July 1, 2027 to July 4, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultratrailcanada.com).

Official website
Québec Mega Trail in Quebec (Work: "Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada", Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada" · Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

ForestNature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh AltitudeKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
QMT 135Trail Running134 km+6,000 m4 m - 2,524 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 80Trail Running77 km+3,370 m7 m - 1,422 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 50Trail Running50 km+2,300 m10 m - 976 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 32Trail Running32 km+1,450 m13 m - 622 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 30Trail Running30 km+1,450 m16 m - 625 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 25 kmTrail Running25.9 km+950 m4 m - 403 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 15Trail Running14.7 km+420 m7 m - 183 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 6Trail Running6.2 km+177 m10 m - 84 mLoop courseRoute & profile
QMT 1Trail Running1 km+25 m13 m - 23 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
134 km
Elevation gain
+6,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-6,000 m D-
Altitude range
4 m - 2,524 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9 % / 16.2 %
Course format
Loop course
134 km+6,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS46.8139° N, 71.2080° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 4 m to 2,524 m above sea level (+6,000 m D+, -6,000 m D-)

Peak: 2,524 m·at 52.5 km·Ø 9 %
4 m844 m1,684 m2,524 m0 km26.8 km53.6 km80.4 km107.2 km134 km2,524 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Québec Mega Trail take place?

Québec Mega Trail takes place in Quebec, Québec, CA (start area at coordinates 46.8139° N, 71.208° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from July 1, 2027 to July 4, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Québec Mega Trail?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including QMT 135 (134 km, +6,000 m D+), QMT 80 (77 km, +3,370 m D+), QMT 50 (50 km, +2,300 m D+), QMT 32 (32 km, +1,450 m D+), QMT 30 (30 km, +1,450 m D+), and QMT 25 km (25.9 km, +950 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Québec Mega Trail?

The main competition (QMT 135 over 134 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +6,000 m of elevation gain and -6,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 4 m and 2,524 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Québec Mega Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultratrailcanada.com).