This event is held once every two years, on even years (2016, 2018, 2020), alternating with the 42k which is held on odd-numbered years (2019, 2021, etc.). The course used is that of the 65km event combined to part of the 28km event. It is the only race where a pacer is allowed.
Start Saturday 7:00 AM
Distance 80km
Elevation +2200m / -2200m
Cut-off time 16h
Stations 7
Course Linear
Cut-off time
| Stages | Stations | Next aid station | First athlete (page: 5 min 30 per km) Estimated time of passage |
Last athlete (pace: 11 min 50 per km) Estimated time of passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Parc des Hautes-Gorges | 6.6 km | ||
| 6.6 km | Water station Geai bleu | 15.4 km | 7:36 | 8:18 |
| 22 km | Coyote | 18.5 km | 9:01 | 11:20 |
| 40.5 km | Epervier | 6.8 km | 10:43 | 15:00 |
| 47.3 km | Split-BMR | 7.3 km | 11:20 | 16:19 |
| 54.6 km | Montagne noire | 7.5 km | 12:00 | 17:46 |
| 62.1 km | Transition Zone Grand Fonds | 14 km | 12:41 | 19:14 |
| 76.1 km | Split-BMR | 4.8 km | 13:58 | 22:00 |
| Arrival | Mont Grand-Fonds | 14:25 | 22:57 | |
| Total | 7h25 | 15h57 | ||
In order for you to know everything about your race and to better prepare yourself, we have gathered all the important information in one simple guide.
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Charlevoix’s climate is cold and humid in September.
Furthermore, temperatures and precipitations can be extremely cold in the fall. It is therefore important to be vigilant to the risks of hypothermia.
To take part in these events, some basic materials and equipment are mandatory. However, it is important to note that the mandatory equipment is considered the absolute minimum required and that each athlete should adapt the contents of their bags to their own needs and capacities.
In order for you to know everything about your race and to better prepare yourself, we have gathered all the important information in one simple guide.
You will find information about:
Although there is no reliable service along most courses, the athlete can carry his phone with him. Text messages can be transmitted, depending on location.
Using the ONDAGO app, you can use your smartphone to navigate the different interactive maps of the UTHC. Even without cellular reception, you can see where you are along the race course of your choice as the application uses only your phone’s GPS. However, you must download the course maps BEFORE heading out to areas with poor cellular reception.
United for Sports offer you free training programs of the 10K, 28K, 65K, 80K and 125K.
Realized by high-level athletes with experience in coaching, the programs are tailored to the course, distance and level of experience of the participants. The training programs of each event are therefore unique: they reflect the experience of each of the athletes and exceptional teamwork.
Read our FAQ webpage to find many answers to your questions
Pacers are only permitted for the athletes running the 80km event. The pacer must be officially signed in when you pick up your bib. A special pacer bib will be provided. The pacer must wear the bib on the front of his body, visible at all times. There is no fee for a pacer. The pacer must wait for the runner at the Mont Grand-Fonds transition aid station where he can provide comfort, equipment/gear and food to the runner.
Due to the remoteness of the aid stations, support crews are not permitted for the 65km and 80km events.
A “The North Face” bag will be given to you when you pick up your bib. You must clearly identify your TNF drop bag.
The morning of the race, when you exit the shuttle bus, you will be able to leave the bag, identified with your name and bib number. This drop bag will be your finish bag so you should pack a towel and change of clothes.
After the race, athletes will be offered a free gourmet meal featuring organic foods from the Charlevoix region. A vegetarian meal will also be available.
Runners will be offered an excellent beer from the Microbrasserie Charlevoix or a refreshing glass of PUR Kombucha.
There will be a massage service onsite operated by Amelie Gauthier massothérapeute as well as physiotherapy services from PMP Physiotherapy. There will also be four small showers with hot water available.
All details concerning the menu offered at the different aid stations will be announced very soon.
To know how to get to the start, please read the page
Timing chips will be stuck to the bib. Your bib must be worn on the front of the body, always visible and on top of the outermost layer of clothing. If you choose to accompany your child on the short distances (when permitted), you must remove your bib to do so.
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There will be pink flags every 250m and mileposts every kilometer, counting down the number of kilometers left.
Prohibited sections or passages will be marked with orange paint on the ground.
Timing for all events is done by Sportstats. The results will be available live online. You can go to their website to see the results. Athletes and spectators can also follow the racers on this website. You can program live updates of your Twitter feed or Facebook wall through the Sportstats website.
After the race, you can also download your participation certificate through the Sportstats website. Your family and friends can follow your progress in realtime with the Ondago+ application. Note that data is only transmitted from where there is a cell signal along the course. (Pay option is $2.49.)
Should you choose to drop out of the race, or be required to end the race for medical reasons, it is important to signal your abandonment to the nearest aid station captain or to a first aider.
It is prohibited to quit the race and leave the course without signaling your abandonment to a member of the UTHC organisation. Every person abandoning the race must ensure that the race director has taken note of his bib number.
The bib numbers of the racers having abandoned will then be sent to the timing and results team. Once an athlete has signaled his desire to abandon the race, he will be taken in charge by the UTHC team to ensure he will be returned to the Mont Grand-Fonds event area.
Since many of the aid stations are difficult to reach, we ask that you be patient while transportation is arranged. This process can take some time and you may have to wait several minutes before being transported back to the Mont Grand-Fonds.
