Beneva Quebec Marathon

About the Event

The Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Brunet, taking place October 3–5, 2026, invites runners and walkers to experience a truly scenic urban adventure through the heart of Quebec City. Choose your distance—from the full 42.2K marathon to the 21.1K half, a 10K, 5K, or the 2K Kids Race—and immerse yourself in a course that winds through nine neighborhoods across three boroughs, showcasing the city’s historic architecture and vibrant autumn colors. Certified by Athletics Canada and awarded Gold status by Athlétisme Québec, this marathon offers an official and qualifying course for events such as the Boston Marathon, blending a world-class athletic challenge with postcard-perfect sights. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or soaking in the city’s charm, the Beneva Quebec City Marathon delivers an unforgettable race experience.

Races Offered

5 km

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:00

10 km

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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11:00

Mini-marathon

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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13:30

Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:00

Demi-Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:35

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Québec.

thermostat Temperature

5.2° / 14.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.3° / 11.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:04

nightlight Sunset

17:55

About Québec

Learn more about the host city, Québec.

Quebec City is the capital city of the Canadian province of Quebec. As of July 2021, the city had a population of 549,459, and the Census Metropolitan Area had a population of 839,311. It is the twelfth-largest city and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in Canada. It is also the second-largest city in the province, after Montreal. It has a humid continental climate with warm summers coupled with cold and snowy winters.