Unique in the marathon world, point-to-point and surrounded by nature!
THE Fall rendez-vous for the most experienced marathon runners as well as for amateur runners.
Forty-two kilometers you will never forget. Oxygen, nature and adventure are awaiting you on the road of the pioneers. With a start in Val-David and finish in Saint-J&eacute;r&ocirc;me, the course offers a breathtaking setting.
Our course combines the picturesque diversity of the Laurentian forest, and performance potential thanks to its 220 meters negative drop.The most beautiful bicycle path in the world allows the&nbsp;Marathon P&rsquo;tit Train du Nord&nbsp;to become the most beautiful nature marathon course in the world!
<h3>Course</h3>
The Marathon is exclusively run on Le P&rsquo;tit Train du Nord Linear Park.
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<h3>Time Limit</h3>
The time limit to finish the marathon is 5:30.
Checkpoint 32.2 km
From the last start, the runners will have 4 hours 12 minutes to get to kilometer 32.2 that is situated at Clos Pr&eacute;vostois Blvd., in Pr&eacute;vost.
Runners who arrive after this time limit will no longer be part of the race and will not be allowed to finish the race. A bus will take them to the finish line.
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<h3>Buses to the Marathon Start Line</h3>
All buses leave from&nbsp;PLACE DE LA GARE&nbsp;in Saint-J&eacute;r&ocirc;me, 160 rue de la Gare, Saint-J&eacute;r&ocirc;me.
Please note that parking spaces are limited at the starting areas in Val-David. It could be difficult to find a parking place.
It is highly recommended to take the bus to get to your start line. A 7,00$ fee applies. The deadline to purchase your bus ticket is September 1st. It will not possible to buy a ticket on the morning of the marathon.
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First Bus :&nbsp;6:00 am Last Bus :&nbsp;7:30 am
Buses will leave as soon as they are filled.
Trip duration&nbsp;: 35 minutes
Note-1 : The bus schedule may change. Note-2 : There is no scheduled bus to bring the runners back to the starting line after the race.
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<h3>Pacers</h3>
There will be pacers for the following times: 2:59 &ndash; 3:10 &ndash; 3:20 &ndash; 3:30 &ndash; 3:40 &ndash; 3:50 &ndash; 4:00 &ndash; 4:10 &ndash; 4:20 &ndash; 4h30 Note: Pacer times may vary.
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<h3>Awards to winners</h3>
Awards will be given to the winners of the marathon.
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<li>Top three men and women open category. The gun time will count. In order, the first three to cross the finish line</li>
<li>Top three men and women by age group: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 +. The chip time will determine the top three by age group.</li>
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All prizes by age group will be sent by post.
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<h3>Bicycles and strollers on the course</h3>
In order not to impede the smooth running of the race and not to hurt or endanger the participants, strollers and bike followers are not allowed on the course.
<h3>Join us &ndash; Always the first weekend in October!</h3>

Fast and scenic course, top-notch organization

Marathon P'tit Train du Nord

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