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Half-Marathon

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE HALF-MARATHON

Date : Saturday, October 5, 2024

First start: 8:00 am

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Course

The Half-Marathon is exclusively run on Le P’tit Train du Nord Linear Park.


Time Limit

The time limit to complete the half-marathon is 2:45.

Checkpoint 15.1 km

Runners will have to maintain a pace of  7m 50s / km when passing the checkpoint.

Runners who arrive at the checkpoint slower than this pace will no longer be part of the race and will not be allowed to finish the race. A bus will take them to the finish line.

There will be NO services on the course (refueling station, medical, patroller, communication, etc.) for runners not respecting a pace of 7m 50s /km.


Buses to the Half-Marathon Start Line

THE BUS IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.

The infrastructures in Piedmont are not designed to accommodate hundreds of vehicles at the same time without endangering the safety of residents and runners.

For participants who live or are staying in Piedmont or in the surrounding area, you must also travel to Saint-Jérôme to take the bus to the starting point. Access to the starting site is via a provincial road, and walking is extremely dangerous for pedestrians and not permitted by public safety.

All participants must present their proof of transport by bus to access the start area.

Bus fee will be added to your purchase (see Fees / Registration tab).
All buses leave from PLACE DE LA GARE in Saint-Jérôme, 160 Place de la Gare, finish line.

Buses are reserved for runners only.

First Bus : 6:30 am
Last Bus : 7:30 am
Buses will leave as soon as they are filled.

Trip duration : 20 minutes

Note-1 : The bus schedule may change.
Note-2 : There is no scheduled bus to bring the runners back to the starting line after the race. 

 


Pacers

There will be pacers for the following times:
1:30 – 1:40 – 1:50 – 2:00 – 2:10 – 2:20 – 2h30
Note: Pacer times may vary.


Awards to winners

Awards will be given to the winners of the half-marathon.

  • Top three men and women open category. The order of the first three to cross the finish line will determine the positions.
  • Top three men and women by age group:
    18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 +
    Age on December 31st
    The chip time will determine the top three by age group.

All prizes by age group will be sent by post.


Bicycles and strollers on the course

In order not to impede the smooth running of the race and not to hurt or endanger the participants, strollers and bike followers are not allowed on the course.

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