Pour la vue (Défi DMLA)

Pour la vue (Défi DMLA) is a run-and-walk event held in Montreal's Parc Angrignon each June, with proceeds benefiting La Fondation DMLA. The name directly references the cause: DMLA, or age-related macular degeneration, which the organizers identify as the primary cause of functional blindness. Participants can select from 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km runs, and walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km routes. The Ultra Défi DMLA races, covering 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km, are the most unique offerings. Each Ultra Défi registration covers two participants, a guide and a runner, and the organizers supply a mask. This setup simulates the experience of running with impaired vision and depending on a guide. The walking pace is set practically, with the 5 km estimated at 50 minutes and the 10 km at 90 minutes. The event also supports fundraising efforts for La Fondation DMLA.