Your challenge, your pace, your impact!
The Parcours champêtre is a family‑friendly fundraising sports event held in the heart of Laval’s Biotech City. This charitable race helps raise funds to support the mission of the Armand‑Frappier Foundation: contributing to the future of health research and supporting the next generation of scientists.
Date & Location
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- 500 Cartier Blvd, Laval, H7V 5B7
Race Categories
- Timed 5 km – A performance‑oriented course for runners looking to challenge themselves.
- 1 km Family Course A fun, accessible route for participants of all ages.
Included with Registration
- Medal for all participants
- Lunch and snacks
- Inflatable games
- Live entertainment
- Kids’ face painting
- Microchip race bib (5 km only)
On‑Site Services
- Indoor restrooms — 150 m from the welcome area
- Self‑serve water station — bring your reusable bottle
- Gear drop‑off zone
- First aid
- Parking
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – Welcome area opens*
9:30 a.m. – 5 km start
10:30 a.m. – 1 km Family Course start
11:15 a.m. – Podium announcements and awards
11:45 a.m. – Lunch and festive gathering
* 5 km participants must arrive between 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. to pick up their microchip race bib. Registration for the 5 km automatically includes free access to the 1 km Family Course. Strollers and dogs are welcome.
IMPORTANT: The event site is accessible only to registered participants. Registration is therefore mandatory to access the courses and the event grounds.
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