Demi-Marathon Chapais Opémiska

Chapais, Quebec. Jamésie region. The Demi‑Marathon Chapais Opémiska returns on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Choose half marathon (8:00 AM), 10 km (8:10 AM), 5 km (8:20 AM), or 1 km kids run (11:30 AM). Start and finish at Polyvalente de Chapais (45 5e Avenue). Parking at Aréna de Chapais. Bib pickup on race day. Village relais — a small, welcoming mining town on Route 113, near Chibougamau.

Location — Chapais, Quebec:

• Chapais is a small community in the Jamésie region of northern Quebec, located on Route 113 near Chibougamau
• The town is surrounded by, but not part of, the local municipality of Eeyou Istchee James Bay
• First settled in 1929 after prospector Léo Springer discovered deposits of copper, silver, and gold
• Named after Thomas Chapais, a Canadian historian, journalist, and politician
• Incorporated as a city in 1955
• Listed as a Village relais (a designated service centre for travellers on Quebec's remote highways)

Race Day Schedule (Sunday, June 14, 2026):

• 6:30 AM — Site opens at Polyvalente de Chapais (45 5e Avenue)
• Bib, chip, and t‑shirt pickup on site (race morning)
• 8:00 AM — Half marathon start
• 8:10 AM — 10 km start
• 8:20 AM — 5 km start
• 11:30 AM — 1 km kids run start
• Timing chips must be returned immediately at the finish line

What's Included:

• Chip timing
• Finisher medal
• Event t‑shirt (pick up on race day)
• Aid stations on course (water, electrolyte)
• Medical support on site
• Parking at Aréna de Chapais (walk to start)

Logistics:

• Parking at Aréna de Chapais — walk to Polyvalente de Chapais (start line)
• Bib pickup on race day only (no pre‑race pickup)
• No refunds? Check with race director
• No dogs allowed (likely — typical for small municipal races)
• Strollers allowed (start at the back)
• Walkers welcome (5 km and 10 km only — half marathon may have cutoff)

Weather History (June in Chapais):

• Average high: 21.4°C (70.5°F) • Average low: 10.6°C (51°F)
• Average rainfall: 3.2 mm
• Avg sunshine: 10 hours 12 minutes
• Sunrise: 4:51 AM • Sunset: 9:07 PM (very long daylight hours in northern Quebec)
• Course conditions: firm and slightly soft
• Max UV index: moderate (5.6)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race):

• Chibougamau — the nearest major town (approx 40 km north)
• Lake Chibougamau — fishing, boating, swimming
• Assinica Wildlife Reserve — hiking, wildlife viewing, camping
• Mining heritage sites — Chapais was founded on copper, silver, and gold mining

Contact: Registration via ACTIVE.com — search "Demi‑Marathon Chapais Opémiska".