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Staircase Challenge - Race day
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish area
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To obtain your bib number and/or that of another person, please have your paper or electronic bib number ready. To retrieve it, click here. You’ll also need to know the civilian address of the person whose race number you’re picking up.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start time
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
875 Rue Saint-Joachim
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
29 Côte de la Fabrique
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
Weather Alert System
Je Cours Qc now uses a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) to inform participants of the weather conditions on race day.
Alert levels range from Low Risk (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW), High (RED), and Extreme (BLACK).
Please familiarize yourself with the EAS color indicators below.
Newsletters and pop-ups on the website will inform you during race week of the current alert level and recommendations on adaptation measures.
| Alert Level | Event Conditions | Recommended Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Low | FAVORABLE CONDITIONS | ENJOY THE EVENT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY |
| Moderate | LESS-THAN-IDEAL CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE PREPARED FOR A TOUGHER RACE |
| High | RISKY CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE CAUTIOUS CONSIDER STOPPING THE RACE IF TOO DIFFICULT FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
| Extreme | DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | RACE STOP CANCELLATION FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| water | GATORADE | Fruit bar* | TOILETS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 3 K | X | X | X | |
| 2 7 K | X | X | X | |
| 39 K | X | X | X | X |
| 4 11 K | X | X | X | |
| 5 14 K | X | X | X | |
| 6 18 K | X | X | X |
Stations 1 and 2: toilet at the top and bottom of the Cap-Blanc stairs available.
*Xact Energy fruit bar : 100 calories, 25g of carbohydrates and 15mg of sodium
Cash prizes
| 1st position (M/W) | 200$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 100$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 50$ |
King and Queen of the Cap-Blanc Stairs Hoka
| King | 100$ |
| Queen | 100$ |
One male and one female winner will be declared, according to the fastest time on this 14K and 19K Cap-Blanc staircase!
Money prizes must be claimed 30 days after the event.
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
It will be possible to track a runner in real time using the Sportstats app.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
Runners and walkers who fail to reach the following checkpoint points before the time limit will be disqualified from the race.
- KM 14 at 11:15 am
The participants have 4 hours to complete the 19 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish area
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To obtain your bib number and/or that of another person, please have your paper or electronic bib number ready. To retrieve it, click here. You’ll also need to know the civilian address of the person whose race number you’re picking up.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start time
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
875 Rue Saint-Joachim
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
29 Côte de la Fabrique
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
Weather Alert System
Je Cours Qc now uses a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) to inform participants of the weather conditions on race day.
Alert levels range from Low Risk (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW), High (RED), and Extreme (BLACK).
Please familiarize yourself with the EAS color indicators below.
Newsletters and pop-ups on the website will inform you during race week of the current alert level and recommendations on adaptation measures.
| Alert Level | Event Conditions | Recommended Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Low | FAVORABLE CONDITIONS | ENJOY THE EVENT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY |
| Moderate | LESS-THAN-IDEAL CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE PREPARED FOR A TOUGHER RACE |
| High | RISKY CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE CAUTIOUS CONSIDER STOPPING THE RACE IF TOO DIFFICULT FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
| Extreme | DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | RACE STOP CANCELLATION FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| water | GATORADE | Fruit bar* | TOILETS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 3 K | X | X | X | |
| 35 K | X | X | X | X |
| 4 7 K | X | X | X | |
| 5 10 K | X | X | X | |
| 6 13 K | X | X | X |
*Xact Energy fruit bar : 100 calories, 25g of carbohydrates and 15mg of sodium
Cash prizes
| 1st position (M/W) | 125$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 75$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 40$ |
King and Queen of the Cap-Blanc Stairs Hoka
| King | 100$ |
| Queen | 100$ |
One male and one female winner will be declared, according to the fastest time on this 14K and 19K Cap-Blanc staircase!
Money prizes must be claimed 30 days after the event.
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
It will be possible to track a runner in real time using the Sportstats app.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
Runners and walkers who fail to reach the following checkpoint points before the time limit will be disqualified from the race.
- KM 11 at 11:45 am
The participants have 3 hours to complete the 14 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish area
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To obtain your bib number and/or that of another person, please have your paper or electronic bib number ready. To retrieve it, click here. You’ll also need to know the civilian address of the person whose race number you’re picking up.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start time
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
875 Rue Saint-Joachim
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
29 Côte de la Fabrique
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
Weather Alert System
Je Cours Qc now uses a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) to inform participants of the weather conditions on race day.
Alert levels range from Low Risk (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW), High (RED), and Extreme (BLACK).
Please familiarize yourself with the EAS color indicators below.
Newsletters and pop-ups on the website will inform you during race week of the current alert level and recommendations on adaptation measures.
| Alert Level | Event Conditions | Recommended Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Low | FAVORABLE CONDITIONS | ENJOY THE EVENT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY |
| Moderate | LESS-THAN-IDEAL CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE PREPARED FOR A TOUGHER RACE |
| High | RISKY CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE CAUTIOUS CONSIDER STOPPING THE RACE IF TOO DIFFICULT FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
| Extreme | DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | RACE STOP CANCELLATION FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| WATER | GATORADE | TOILETS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 2 K | X | X | X |
| 5 5 K | X | X | X |
| 68 8 K | X | X | X |
Cash prizes
Race Category:
| 1st position (M/W) | 100$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 50$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 25$ |
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
It will be possible to track a runner in real time using the Sportstats app.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
Runners and walkers who fail to reach the following checkpoint points before the time limit will be disqualified from the race.
- KM 6 at 11:45 am
The participants have 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the 9 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish area
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To obtain your bib number and/or that of another person, please have your paper or electronic bib number ready. To retrieve it, click here. You’ll also need to know the civilian address of the person whose race number you’re picking up.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start time
Start of the 4k run
Start of the 4k walking
The starts are in waves of 10 runners every 20 seconds.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
875 Rue Saint-Joachim
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
29 Côte de la Fabrique
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Traffic
During the race, the roads along the course are not closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at major intersections.
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
Weather Alert System
Je Cours Qc now uses a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) to inform participants of the weather conditions on race day.
Alert levels range from Low Risk (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW), High (RED), and Extreme (BLACK).
Please familiarize yourself with the EAS color indicators below.
Newsletters and pop-ups on the website will inform you during race week of the current alert level and recommendations on adaptation measures.
| Alert Level | Event Conditions | Recommended Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Low | FAVORABLE CONDITIONS | ENJOY THE EVENT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY |
| Moderate | LESS-THAN-IDEAL CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE PREPARED FOR A TOUGHER RACE |
| High | RISKY CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE CAUTIOUS CONSIDER STOPPING THE RACE IF TOO DIFFICULT FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
| Extreme | DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | RACE STOP CANCELLATION FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
In order to minimize the amount of waste generated during the event and to continue our environmentally friendly initiatives, we will now be removing plastic cups at the refreshment points. Please bring your reusable collapsible cup or purchase one at the bib distribution. You can also choose to use a hydration belt or vest.
| WATER | GATORADE | TOILETs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 2 km | X | X | X |
Cash prizes
Race Category:
| 1st position (M/W) | 80$ |
| 2nd position (M/W) | 40$ |
| 3rd position (M/W) | 20$ |
The organization gives itself the right, within three days of the race, to withdraw a runner’s purse if the results have been falsified.
Recognition for 65 and Over
Our recognition podium for 65 and over aims to applaud the remarkable performances of runners who will place in the top 3 of the following age categories: 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, as well as 80 years and older. They will receive a digital photo in a personalized Je Cours Qc frame to immortalize this great achievement.
It will be possible to track a runner in real time using the Sportstats app.
Snacks will be provided for all participants in the race finish area.
Kilometre markers will be placed every three kilometres in ascending distance order.
The participants have 2 hours to complete the 4 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.
BEFORE THE RACE
Start and finish area
The new start and finish site of the Staircase Challenge will be at the Parc de l’Esplanade in the heart of Old Quebec.
Bib and t-shirt pickup
To obtain your bib number and/or that of another person, please have your paper or electronic bib number ready. To retrieve it, click here. You’ll also need to know the civilian address of the person whose race number you’re picking up.
Participation T-shirt
When registering, adding the t-shirt is optional. You will have the option of deducting an amount from your invoice or of making a donation to the Scol’ERE scholarship as compensation, if you choose not to take it.
Participation MedalWhen registering, you will be able to forgo the medal and donate the value of the medal to the Scol’Ere scholarship in order to offset part of the GHG generated by the event.
Start time
Accompanying person
One adult per registered child is authorized to accompany their child free of charge on the various Kids races.
Parking
Here are some suggestions for nearby parking:
Place D’Youville
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
965, Place D’Youville
Place Québec
(Indigo Parc Canada Inc.)
875 Rue Saint-Joachim
Marie-Guyart (édifice G)
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
1050, rue Louis-Alexandre-Taschereau
Hôtel de Ville de Québec
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
29 Côte de la Fabrique
Stationnement Honere-Mercier/Dauphine
(Société Parc-Auto du Québec)
79 rue Dauphine
Bag check
Participants can choose to leave their personal belongings under a tent, at the start/finish site. Bags must be identified with the detachable strip at the bottom of the bib. Bags can be picked up at the finish area until 12:00 p.m. There is a maximum size limit of 18’’ x 10’’ x 8’’ per bag.
Weather Alert System
Je Cours Qc now uses a color-coded Event Alert System (EAS) to inform participants of the weather conditions on race day.
Alert levels range from Low Risk (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW), High (RED), and Extreme (BLACK).
Please familiarize yourself with the EAS color indicators below.
Newsletters and pop-ups on the website will inform you during race week of the current alert level and recommendations on adaptation measures.
| Alert Level | Event Conditions | Recommended Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Low | FAVORABLE CONDITIONS | ENJOY THE EVENT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY |
| Moderate | LESS-THAN-IDEAL CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE PREPARED FOR A TOUGHER RACE |
| High | RISKY CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN THE PACE BE CAUTIOUS CONSIDER STOPPING THE RACE IF TOO DIFFICULT FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
| Extreme | DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | RACE STOP CANCELLATION FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION’S INSTRUCTIONS |
Gifts
| 1st position (Boy/Girl) | Sports Experts Gift |
| 2nd position (Boy/Girl) | Sports Experts Gift |
| 3rd position (Boy/Girl) | Sports Experts Gift |
| 1st position (Boy/Girl) | Médaille Super coureur Or |
| 2nd position (Boy/Girl) | Médaille Super coureur Argent |
| 3rd position (Boy/Girl) | Médaille Super coureur Bronze |
It will be possible to track a runner in real time using the Sportstats app.
The participants have 30 minutes to complete the 2 km race.
There’s a total of 2 200 places available for all races of this event.
Headphone use
Please note that Athlétisme Québec does not recommend wearing headphones on the runners’ course. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to let them pass, a police officer giving you instructions or a volunteer giving you directions. Your safety and that of other participants and volunteers is at stake.