The brand new queen event of the QMT! Departure from the magnificent town of Baie-Saint-Paul. The first portion of the route runs along the St. Lawrence River and takes the La Baie, Gabrielle Roy Est, Louise-Gasnier and Gabrielle Roy Ouest trails to Mont Ligorie. Then, the route follows almost entirely Le Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix where a new section will take runners to the majestic Cap Brûlé and then to the village of Saint-Tite-des-Caps. From this point, participants cross the Dalle Humide trail which bears witness to the era of log drivers. Joining the canyon of the Sainte-Anne River, the infamous Mestachibo trail awaits participants up to the majestic Jean-Larose Falls. This will be followed by the colossus Mont-Sainte-Anne (MSA) which will have to be climbed almost twice. The last 20 kilometers take place at the north of the mountain, following magnificent trails until returning to the south for the finish.
RegisterTo register the runner must have completed an ultra trail race with a minimum of 75 points by applying the following calculation: 1 km = 1 point | 100 meters of elevation gain = 1 point. Example: A 60 km race with an elevation gain of 1500 meters is equivalent to: (1 X 60) + (1500/100) = 75.
No discipline other than trail running is accepted (A backyard ultra on a dirt road is not a trail race).
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See the RULES PAGE for penalties that apply for missing items during a check.
Suggested gear :
A supporter is defined as any person who provides material, medical or food support to a runner.
A support team can be composed of a maximum of two people.
Support teams may only assist a runner at the following aid stations :
Each member of the support team must wear their accreditation during the race. This can be obtained on request when picking up the bib.
It is mandatory to officially register your pacer. In order to do so, the name of the pacer must be given at the time of the bibs pick-up at the registration desk. A special bib will be issued in the name of the pacer at a cost of $10 (cash only). This bib must be worn at all times. The pacer will wait for the runner in the transition zone where he/she will be able to offer care, material and food.
Pacers are allowed on the last 32 km (Mont-Sainte-Anne area). Only one pacer is allowed per segment. You may choose to be paced from MSA or from the Auberge du Fondeur Aid stations.
At registration, you will be given three drop bags of 20 liters. You must use these bags.
All drop bags (3) are to be collected at the start (Le Germain Hotel) and will be available for you in the following
order :
#1 = Massif Aid Station
#2 = Saint-Tite-des-Caps Aid Station
#3 = TBD
• It is forbidden to attach or put your poles in the bag
• Identify your bag with your bib number and with the aid station number where you want it to appear.
• Drop bags will gradually return to the Convention Center (near the finish line) over the weekend.
Before arriving at the Saint-Tite-des-Caps Aid station (KM 80), you will cross a stream under a culvert.
At KM 125 you will have one small stream crossings.
When: To be determined
Where: Hotel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix
Before the 135 km start, you will have to come for a gear check up in the hotel’s auditorium. Race directors will be on hand for verification.
Cost: Free and exclusive for runners. We highly recommend using it.
Mode of transport: Yellow and black school bus
Itinerary: From finish(Mont-Sainte-Anne) to start(Germain Hotel, Baie-Saint-Paul).
Duration: About 1 hour
When: Friday evening
Where: Mont-Sainte-Anne main parking lot
First Aid
The goal of QMT medical team is to always improve, to be aware of your needs, and to prevent rather than intervene. Rest assured that we will do whatever is necessary to help you in case of need. Patience will be required, and our staff may ask you to cover your face with a two-ply medical mask. They may also take the time to cover themselves and put on the necessary protective gear. Please be aware that throughout the race, the Doctor and Medical Director will be assessing the health of the runners. If necessary, they have the authority to remove a runner from the race. You will be able to identify the members of the medical team by a this orange cap below. They will also wear orange reflective suspenders.
Emergency Number
You can reach a member of our medical team at any time by calling the number on the front of your
bib : to come.
Course Safety Closers
People will be in charge of closing each one of the races. If necessary, you can wait for them. However, it is not recommended to go to them. Instead, ask a runner to assist you while you wait for help.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists will be present at some of the aid stations and on the course. They can provide first aid and assist with minor musculoskeletal
problems.
Podiatrists
Podiatrists will be present at the MSA Aid station, for those who wish to have their foot injuries treated.
Road Safety
When using a paved road or a road with traffic, you must respect the traffic safety code. For example, when crossing a road, you must stop to yield ifnecessary. Wear and turn on your headlamp when
it’s dark or night.
MOBILE APP OF THE COURSE
We strongly suggest that you download the ONDAGO application to your cell phone. ONDAGO is available for Android and IOS. Under the «sporting events» tab you will find the Quebec Mega Trail map. Once downloaded, you will be able to find your way anytime on the course. We advise that you put your phone in «airplane» mode to save your battery. This application is used by the security team and greatly facilitates an evacuation when a participant can tell us about his position on Ondago.
The top five male and top five female finishers will be recognized at the podium ceremony. There will be no trophy or prize money if a runner don’t show up at the podium ceremony.
All solo finishers will receive a QMT 100 MILE official belt buckle.
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