5K races near Sainte-Julie

Défi À Votre Rythme is a run-or-walk event at Parc de l'Ile-Lebel on rue Notre-Dame in Repentigny, Quebec. It offers 500m, 1km, 2km, 5km, and 10km distances, so children, adults, competitive runners, and people joining for fun can all pick a distance that fits them. The event has been held since 2013 and is organized by Fondation Santé Sud de Lanaudière to raise money for the oncology department at Hôpital Pierre-Le Gardeur. The 10km race is made up of five loops, while children can enter the 500m or 1km races. The event was formerly called Course à Votre Santé and carries a Bronze sanction from the Fédération québécoise d'athlétisme. The site also includes booths and a kids' zone with inflatable games, face painting, and surprises, which makes the day more like a family fundraiser than a runners-only meet. The previous edition had 512 finishers, with more women than men crossing the line.

BougeBouge au parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques is an autumn trail event in Montreal’s Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques, the city’s largest green space. Runners choose from 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, or 21.1 km, making the event suitable for children, beginners, casual runners, and those seeking a half marathon distance. The start is inside the park in Montreal, with the race focused on outdoor movement rather than a city-road course. Participants can enter solo, with family, or with friends, and the event incorporates the park’s fall colors into the day’s atmosphere.

Classique du Parc La Fontaine is a Montreal road race focused on Parc La Fontaine, offering 5 km and 10 km distances. It is designed for regular runners, not a basic fun run. Both the 5 km and 10 km races use timing mats, with results posted online via Sportstats. The event holds a Silver sanction from the Quebec Athletics Federation. The courses are secured and closed to traffic, with kilometer markers and water stations on both the 5 km and 10 km routes. The race has previously hosted the Quebec Athletics Federation’s 10 km road running provincial championship. The 10 km course prohibits strollers, carts, and baby joggers. Les Francs Amis de Montréal and Club de ski de fond Montériski are the organizers. Services include bag check, first aid, restrooms near the start/finish, and complimentary runner photos from PixiSport.

The Course des récoltes de Saint-Joseph is an October road race in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, featuring short distances suitable for families, schools, workplaces, walkers, and runners. The event provides 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km options. These include accessible 1 km and 2 km events, a 1 km race for children 12 and under, a 5 km that accommodates both running and walking, and a timed 10 km. Athletics Quebec sanctions the race, and the 5 km and 10 km courses are certified. The race emphasizes community participation over intense competition, although timed and certified courses offer a challenge for competitive runners. Businesses, primary schools, and secondary schools can participate in team challenges, aiming to accumulate the most kilometres to win a souvenir banner. Organizers focus the day on promoting healthy habits, team spirit, camaraderie, and personal development. The event is relatively new, with only a few editions held so far.

BougeBouge Rivière-des-Prairies Pointe-aux-Trembles – Spécial Halloween is a Halloween-themed road race in Montréal, Canada, held near the end of October. It provides 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon distances, with certified courses for the 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km races. The route follows a waterfront course in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles area. The event incorporates the holiday theme by encouraging runners to wear costumes. After the race, participants can remain nearby for games in the park, making the day suitable for families and casual runners, as well as those aiming for a specific road time.