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Quebec Mega Trail
Charlevoix, Quebec. Quebec Mega Trail. One hundred thirty-five kilometers. Laurentian vert.
84 mi+22,887 ft-22,346 ft32 hours20 ft to 2,674 fttech 5/106 stationsLaurentians135 kmWSER qualifierJuly
Distance84 mi
Gain+22,887 ft
Loss-22,346 ft
Altitude20 ft to 2,674 ft
Technicality5/10
Air40°F to 80°F
- Start39 ft
- High2,663 ft
- Low28 ft
- Finish581 ft
- Canada at mile 0.0
- Quebec Mega Trail mile 17 at mile 17, cutoff 6.4 hours
- Quebec Mega Trail mile 34 at mile 34, cutoff 12.8 hours
- Quebec Mega Trail mile 50 at mile 50, cutoff 19.2 hours
- Quebec Mega Trail mile 67 at mile 67, cutoff 25.6 hours
- Finish Canada at mile 84, cutoff 32 hours
Geometrycourse math
Steepest drop1,063 ft-10.6% over 1.9 mi
Night miles24 misunset near 21:00 local
The cruxMont-Saint-Anne ski hill climbs in July heat (near mile 55)
Course DNA
The Course
Quebec Mega Trail runs 135 km through Canada. +22,887 ft gain and -22,346 ft loss. Surfaces skew 75% trail / 20% forest road / 5% paved. Mont-Saint-Anne ski hill climbs in July heat. High point near 2,674 ft. Low near 20 ft. July temps run 40°F to 80°F. The course rewards patience early and punishes rushed descents after mile 42.
The Work
Train for 22,887 feet of climbing across 135 km. Back-to-back long runs on trail. Practice power-hiking grades above 15 percent. 32 hours total means limited margin: rehearse fueling every 45 to 60 minutes and downhill eccentric work weekly. Technicality 5/10. Build a block that simulates the crux near mile 55.
Kit
July in Canada: plan for 40°F to 80°F. Mandatory shell if rain is in forecast. Headlamp with spare batteries if 32 hours pushes past dark. Poles help on sustained climbs above mile 21. Vest capacity for 2 liters minimum. Shoes matched to 75% trail: lugs for mud, rock plate if the course turns technical after mile 42.
Race Day
Hold effort through mile 21. The field often splits on the first big climb after mile 42. Mont-Saint-Anne ski hill climbs in July heat near mile 55 is where time is won or lost. Walk the steep pinches. Run the flats and gentle downhills. Crew at major aids: socks, calories, ice if hot. Transitions under 5 minutes when possible. Final third is 28 miles of fatigue management. Finish with reserve for the last descent.
Results
Quebec Mega Trail finish lines.
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