Marathon sun life de Granby

october 6 2024

The runners will come to Daniel-Johnson Park to admire the magnificent fall landscapes of the city of Granby. Run or walk distances of 1K, 2K, 5K, 10K, 21.1K and 42.2K.

Discover this tourist region of Quebec from a new angle while keeping you active and healthy with family or friends!

*Please note that our routes qualify for the Boston Marathon and the New York Marathon.

event’s location

Parc Daniel-Johnson, 230 rue Drummond, Granby, Qc, J2G 2S3.

*It is very important to arrive early, we suggest you be there one hour before your departure.

Schedule

6:30 am : Opening of the site
8:05 am : Start 10 k Run
8:07am : Start 10 k Walk
8:30am : Start 21.1 k Run and 42.2 k
8:32 am : Start 21.1 k Walk
9:30 am : 10 k Race prize ceremony
10:00 am : Start 5 k Race
10:02 am : Start 5 k Walk
10:10 am : 21.1 k and 10 k walk prize ceremony
10:50 am : 5 k race prize ceremony
11:00 am : 2 k start
11:30 am : 1 k start
11:35 am : 5 k walk and 2 k prize ceremony
12:00 pm : 1 k prize ceremony
12:15 pm : 42.2 k race prize ceremony

*Schedule subject to change

21.1 k : time limit 4h00
42.2 k : time limit 5h45

your registration include

High quality technical shirt*(Starting September 6, the shirt is no longer included for free. This costs $15 + tax upon registration.);

Tasty meals;

Participation medal**;

Separate medal per age category;

Presentation of medals and prizes on the podium for the three winners;

Exhibitors' Hall;

Official chip timing;

Pace bunnies for 5 k, 10 k, 21.1 k and 42.2 k

Activities and entertainment.

* With the exception of participants who have declined the jersey, selected the Express formula, or who have registered for the 1K.

**With the exception of participants who have selected the Express formula

wearing headphones

The wearing of headphones is not prohibited in the races of the circuit. However, it is not recommended. Whether you decide to wear them or not, you must stay to the right of the track to allow the rescue team to move freely.

race kit pick-up

Sunday September 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Address: Boutique Courir de Longueuil, 1085 Ch. de Chambly, Longueuil, QC J4H 3M7.

Friday October 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Address: Parc Daniel-Johnson, 230 rue Drummond, Granby, Qc, J2G 2S3.

Saturday October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Address: Parc Daniel-Johnson, 230 rue Drummond, Granby, Qc, J2G 2S3.

Sunday from 6:30 a.m.

Address: Parc Daniel-Johnson, 230 rue Drummond, Granby, Qc, J2G 2S3.

parking

Amazoo Water Park: 1050 Boulevard David-Bouchard N.

*Buses will shuttle between the parking lot and the event site from 6h15am to 3h15 pm.

**Allow 15 to 20 minutes to get to the event site.

Note : less recommended places for parking

The less recommended places for parking are in the streets near the start. When a lot of people park there, it creates a lot of traffic. If you decide to park on nearby streets anyway, please avoid parking within 5 meters or 16.4 feet of an intersection.

baggage check

There will be a free coat check inside the Roger-Bédard Pavilion in Daniel-Johnson Park. You can leave your personal belongings in a bag there.

TOILETs

There will be toilets near departures and arrivals.

water stations

There will be water stations approximately every 3k and at the start and finish lines.water as well as BRIX containing electrolytes will be served. The electrolytes will allow you to stay hydrated and diminish the risks of muscular cramps and fatigue.

race’s course

The planned courses are subject to change at any time.

Click on the photos to enlarge

MEAL FOR PARTICIPANTS

A tasty full meal will be offered to all runners. Please note that your bib is required to collect your meal after the race.

It is possible to purchase an additional meal when registering.

RESULTS

Results will be posted on SportStats.ca in real time. In addition, they will be posted on the site on the day of the event.

MEDALS, PRIZES AND AWARDS ON THE PODIUM

After each race, there will be a medal ceremony on the podium. Separate medals will be awarded to the three men and three women finishing first in each distance. Participation prizes will also be distributed to participants on site. All prizes will be awarded during the race and cannot be mailed afterwards.

FQA SANCTIONED
The Marathon Sun Life de Granby, like all Courses Thématiques, is sanctioned by the Fédération québécoise d'athlétisme, in addition to ensuring that the courses are accurate and measured properly.

MEDAL BY AGE GROUP

For each distance, separate medals will be awarded to the three participants finishing first in each age category. Medals will be handed out at the handover tent.

Age groups per distance:

1K

• 0 – 5 years

• 6 - 7 years

• 8 - 9 years

• 10 - 11 years

2K 

• 12 years and less

• 13-19 years

• 20 years and more

WALKERS

Walkers are welcome at our events for distances of less than 15 km. Additionally, there will be a separate medal presentation for male and female winners in this category. For this category, there is no medal per age category.