Beneva Quebec City Marathon 2025

The Beneva Quebec City Marathon, presented by Montellier, offers runners a scenic and certified course through the heart of Quebec City, crossing three boroughs and nine neighborhoods. Held annually since 1998 each October, the race is an opportunity to experience vibrant autumn colors and historic urban charm.

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With multiple distances offered including marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids races, the event includes a green bib option allowing participants to waive medals and donate to the Scol’Ere Scholarship Fund. Start and finish lines are located at Place Jean-Béliveau for a centralized race experience.

• All races are held on road surfaces
• Marathon starts Oct 5 at 8:00 AM ($145.14 entry fee)
• Half Marathon starts Oct 5 at 9:35 AM ($132.72 entry fee)
• 10K starts Oct 4 at 11:00 AM ($95.45 entry fee)
• 5K starts Oct 4 at 10:00 AM ($70.61 entry fee)
• Kids Race (2K) starts Oct 4 at 1:30 PM (entry fee varies $5 to $24)
• Courses certified by Athletics Canada and measured to international standards
• Start and finish lines at Place Jean-Béliveau

• Marathon course redesigned in 2022 to showcase Quebec City's urban character and heritage sites
• Start and finish at Place Jean-Béliveau for streamlined logistics
• Certified by Athletics Canada, Boston Marathon qualifier
• Green Bib available to waive medals and donate to the Scol’Ere Scholarship Fund
• Kids race included with stroller-friendly options
• Event accommodates up to 12,700 participants across all races