Races

QMT-100-MILES

After several years of preparation, QMT present a 100 mile!  160 km of pure trail! Finally your chance to see the sun rise twice during a race. The start will be on Friday evening in Baie-Saint-Paul, one of the most beautiful cities in Quebec. Experience the sea sented air of the Saint-Laurence river, some of the most technical trails in the world, spectacular views, a lot of suffering, but above all, quite an accomplishment! You will have 39 hours to complete the race, up to three pacers and several places where your crew will be able to assist you. A well-supervised event with all the little details that made the QMT reputation.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Distance: 160 km 

Positive gain : +6500 mètres

Negative loss : -6260 mètres

Number of aid stations : 13

Technical difficulty : 5/5

Mid Pack estimated time : 30:00:00

Men’s course record : TBA

Women’s course record : TBA

Finisher ITRA points : 6

Max time allowed : 39:00:00

WST 100 qualifier for all finisher

 

TIME TABLE & COURSE MAP


 

registration REQUIREMENT

The participant must have completed a Trail Running Race with a minimum of 85 points, according to the following* :

1 km = 1 point and 100 meters of elevation gain = 1 point, for example : 60 km with 2500m D + = 60+ 25 = 85 points.

*At the most 3 years prior to the current Quebec Mega Trail edition.

Note : QMT 50 Finishers are automatically qualify

 

PACER

The segments that will be authorized consist of the last 55 kilometers (Mont-Sainte-Anne sector). You can change pacer three times or have the same throughout the segment. You can choose to be paced from the MSA aid station or twice from the Auberge du Fondeur aid station. It is mandatory to register them. The registration have to be made during bib pickup. A special accredited pacer bib will be issued at a cost of $ 10 (cash only). The pacer’s bib must be wear visible at all times during the race. 

To find out the rules regarding pacer : VISIT THE REGULATIONS PAGE

 

 

SHUTTLE

A shuttle will will be offered from Mont-Sainte-Anne to the start of the race at Baie-Saint-Paul.

 

MANDATORY EQUIPEMENT 

  • Capacity to haul a minimum of 1 liter of water
  • Energy supplements and food
  • Survival blanket 4 m x 2 m (4.6 ft. x 6.6 ft.)
  • waterproof jacket
  • Cap Hat or scarf to protect from the sun
  • Headlamp 
  • Headlamp battery spare
  • Cell phone
  • EpiPen (for all runners with wasp or food allergies)

 

MINIMUM AGE REQUIRED

18 YEARS OLD

 

AWARD CEREMONY

First five women and man will be awarded on the QMT podium

 

FINISHER

Each finisher will received a QMT-100-MILE buckle. 

 

FEED ZONE DETAILS

# 1 : Halte de l’Arche

#2 : Massif

#3 : Cap du Salut

#4 : Cap Gribane

#5 : Saint-Tite-des-Caps

#6 : Mestachibo

#7 : MSA

#8 : Sommet 1

# 9 : Sommet 2

# 10 : Fondeur 1

# 10 : Saint-Hilaire 1 

# 11 : Saint-Hilaire 2 

#13 : Fondeur 2

Please consult the feed zone page for more details