{"id":10152,"date":"2025-07-23T09:27:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultratrailcanada.com\/stage-race-format-arrives-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:31:02","slug":"stage-race-format-arrives-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultratrailcanada.com\/en\/stage-race-format-arrives-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage race format arrives in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The dust has barely settled on the 2025 edition, and already the Qu\u00e9bec Mega Trail is setting its sights on 2026. The next edition will take place from July 2 to 5, 2026<\/strong>, along the scenic trails of Charlevoix and C\u00f4te-de-Beaupr\u00e9<\/strong>, all the way to Mont-Sainte-Anne<\/strong>. Among the key additions to the program: two brand-new stage races<\/strong> and a 15 km nighttime race<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think our longtime QMT fans\u2014the early die-hards\u2014will be thrilled with the introduction of our new stage races, the Trans-QMT. It\u2019s a clear nod to the legendary Trans-Vall\u00e9e, which helped inspire the QMT and played a major role in the rise of trail and stage racing in Qu\u00e9bec. With the growing passion for trail running and the success of QMT, it\u2019s something we\u2019ve long dreamed of bringing to life. In 2025, we had our sights set on the QMT135 and we\u2019re proud of what we delivered. In 2026, we\u2019re moving forward with the stage race format\u2014while staying true to our core values: safety, community spirit, local color, and the one-of-a-kind QMT atmosphere.\u201d
\u2013 Jean Fortier<\/strong>, Executive Director and Founder, Qu\u00e9bec Mega Trail<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cLa Totale\u201d: Two Trans-QMT Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The new three-day format, known as \u201cLa Totale,\u201d will offer two options. Each format will be limited to 50 bibs:<\/p>\n