Marathon races near Rosemère

The Marathon Beneva de Montréal covers a 1 km race, a mile, a 5 km, a 10 km, a half marathon, and a full marathon. This multi-day road-race weekend in Montréal, presented by Beneva, features certified courses for the 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and marathon. The event has taken place annually since 1979, offering first-timers, club runners, charity runners, and marathoners a shared city race weekend. The routes traverse Montréal streets, incorporating the city’s architecture, parks, and landmarks. Habitat 67 is a notable sight along the course. Thousands of runners participate, supported by tens of thousands of spectators and hundreds of volunteers. The Pointe-à-Callière Foundation is the sole cultural organization participating, fielding a team to support museum access and educational programs for young people. Local descriptions rank the marathon among Montréal’s largest sporting events, comparable in scale to the city’s major sports festivals.

The Marathon BougeBouge Mont-Royal takes place on Montreal’s Mont-Royal, the city’s large natural park, beginning at Parc du Mont-Royal. This spring running event offers distances from 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km, up to the full marathon of 42.2 km. The course is described as flat and fast, suitable for marathon runners aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon, all while running within one of Montreal’s most distinctive natural areas. BougeBouge also targets individuals who may not typically engage in regular physical activity, such as teenagers, young families, and retirees. Consequently, participants can range from solo runners and friends to families, first-time participants, and seasoned runners seeking a personal best.

The Montreal West Island Half Marathon is a road race held at 5000 Pilon in Pierrefonds, on Montreal’s West Island. Race starts occur throughout the morning. It is the only road half marathon in the West Island. The event also offers 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, and full marathon distances, with options for solo runners and teams. The course is flat and takes place within Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park, making it a suitable option for runners aiming for a personal best before the year concludes. The schedule begins with the marathon, followed by the 21 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 1 km races. A corporate challenge for workplace teams is also included.