Marathon Duchesnay-Quebec
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up quickly
Runners will face temperatures starting at 32°F and rising to 51°F, creating a comfortable race environment. Light wind from the SW may provide a headwind during the early miles, with a shift to tailwind during the later segments. Adjust pacing in the first half to conserve energy, and stay hydrated as the temperature climbs. The course's gently rolling terrain will be more favorable in the middle miles with helpful tailwinds.
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Race Info
Marathon Duchesnay-Quebec is a point-to-point marathon that starts at the Station Touristique Duchesnay in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier and finishes at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, about 30 kilometers northwest of downtown Quebec City. The route follows the Veloroute Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf multi-use trail, mostly on packed stone dust through forest, and is certified by World Athletics. The race debuted in 2024 as a half-marathon-only event, the Demi-Marathon Duchesnay-Quebec, and added the full 42.2K marathon distance in 2025. It is a separate event from the Quebec City Marathon, which runs about three weeks earlier through Old Quebec, Montcalm, and Limoilou.
