Défi escaliers - Races

The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade. Participants will go through the vast majority of the staircases that connect the Lower Town and the Upper Town of Quebec City. Alternating between a staircase to climb and a staircase to descend, they will face more than thirty staircases for a total of 2,492 steps over 13km.

Participants will cover most of the staircases that connect Quebec City’s upper and lower towns. Alternately climbing one staircase and descending the next, participants get to run more than 30 staircases for a total of 2,492 steps.

Start times
8:00 / 8:20 a.m.

Time limit
3 hours

Date
June 17, 2023

The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade. Those who would like to experience an introduction to stair training will be able to participate in this 9K event that combines road running and walking. A perfect challenge for newcomers with nearly 30 stairs for a total of 1250 steps to tackle!

Participants will cover most of the staircases that connect Quebec City’s upper and lower towns. Alternately climbing one staircase and descending the next, participants get to run nearly 30 staircases for a total of 1,250 steps.

Start times
8:40 a.m.

Time limit
3 hours

Date
June 17, 2023

The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade. Take advantage of this 2K event to come and move with your family!

Running enthusiasts will climb and descend nearly thirty of Quebec City’s most beautiful staircases to finish their event downtown.

Children can also put on their running shoes for the Fonds de Solidarité FTQ Staircase Challenge. Take advantage of this 2K event to come and move with your family!

Start times
11 : 00 a.m

Time limit
30 minutes

Date
June 17, 2023