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Although the Québec Mega Trail competition wrapped up under grey skies, the atmosphere remained one of pride and celebration: the 3,600 athletes who toed the start line over the course of the weekend, along with the organizing team and volunteers, all shared a profound sense of accomplishment.
“The records shattered this weekend once again speak to the fire that drives our Québec athletes! Our courses are demanding, and it’s a great point of pride to see that the international runners—who are showing up in greater numbers each year—also rose to the challenge on our trails, discovering along the way the raw beauty of our wild landscapes. And as for my team… they go above and beyond every year, but this edition, they set the bar incredibly high. QMT-2025 is cementing its place as a benchmark on the Canadian trail scene!”— Jean Fortier, General Director and Founder of Québec Mega Trail
LIVE TV : A Highlight of the Weekend
Among the standout achievements this year was the 12-hour LIVE TV broadcast, masterfully hosted by Yannick Véniza (Pas sorti du bois), Nicolas Danne (On), and Marie-Eve Pelland (Tout.trail). The trio was supported by a technical team that made it possible to stream live footage of runners throughout the QMT-135 course. With the help of specialized technologies, this impressive feat came to life—something still rarely seen even among the world’s largest trail races.
“We spent the past year watching live streams of major international races, determined to meet the expectations of our community and live up to our reputation. Our technical team even traveled to Arizona to observe production methods and refine our own vision. Nearly 30 people were involved over several weeks, long before race weekend. The public’s feedback has exceeded all expectations — the visual quality and the live coverage were simply outstanding. We’re still riding the high!”— Jean Fortier, General Director and Founder of Québec Mega Trail
QMT25 : Lemaitre and Bourassa Take the Win
Among Sunday’s most thrilling races, the QMT-25 delivered a fierce battle between Timothée Courtois and Xavier Lemaitre of Fulford, Estrie—who ultimately took the win with just a two-minute lead over his competitor. Cyril Dujardin rounded out the top 3.“I stayed comfortable for as long as I could’ve hoped,” said Lemaitre in a post-race interview. The University of Sherbrooke Vert & Or athlete usually prefers cross-country formats, but admitted he found his rhythm on the trails—especially after taking the lead on the very first climb.
On the women’s side, it was Meggy Bourassa from Gatineau who claimed first place, also by a slim margin of two minutes over rival Ariane Simard. Élodie Bouchard completed the top 3 just under 15 minutes later. Still relatively new to trail running, Meggy shared her thoughts on the race: “I ran QMT last year and made rookie mistakes. […] This time around, I managed my effort much better and had a lot of fun!” said Bourassa, who ran despite an Achilles tendon injury.
QMT25 – Men’s Results
1. Xavier Lemaitre (Canada) – 01:56:27
QMT25 – Women’s Results
QMT-15 & QMT-6: Promising Local Talent!
The shorter race formats at QMT provided the stage for several up-and-coming local and national athletes to shine. On the QMT-15, Charles Noël from Gaspé delivered a standout performance, maintaining a strong pace from start to finish. He was closely followed by Victor Boisvert, who crossed the line just seconds behind, capping off an exciting head-to-head race. Julien Deschatelets rounded out the men’s podium.
In the women’s division, the top 3 were: Charlotte van Walraven, Tracy Rocke, and Olivia Dugré, finishing in that order.
Finally, in the QMT-6, the men’s podium featured Québécois athletes Théodore Plourde, Erwan Omnes, and Pierre Cyr. On the women’s side, the top 3 were Etta McDonough, Elsie Gélinas, and Sophie Boudreau.
QMT15 – Men’s Results
1. Charles Noël (Canada) – 01:07:10
QMT15 – Women’s Results
QMT6 – Women’s Results
