About This Event
Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB invites runners to tread the relentless trails of Québec's folklore and face the trembling mountain. More than just an ultra-trail, this event is described as a true journey between darkness and light, from the depths of the forest to the redemptive return to Tremblant's village steeple. The race weaves together Québec's cultural heritage with challenging mountain terrain, where runners seal a metaphorical pact with the spirits for the right to tread the trembling mountain and reach the Devil's River, said to be a source of precious stones. This unique event unites culture and nature to offer an extraordinary sporting challenge in one of Canada's most renowned mountain destinations.
Choose Your Distance
5.8K
The route utilizes sections of Mont-Tremblant's established trail system, moving through Laurentian forest on mixed terrain typical of the region. Runners encounter natural surfaces including roots, rocks, and occasional technical sections that require attention but remain accessible to those with basic trail experience. The course provides exposure to the mountain environment without extended technical demands.
14.5K
The route explores Mont-Tremblant's trail network through mixed terrain typical of the Laurentian mountains. Runners navigate sections of forest singletrack, wider packed paths, and variable footing that requires attention throughout. Without specific elevation data available, the course profile remains uncertain, though the mountain setting suggests meaningful vertical movement over the 14.5 kilometers.
26.6K
The route explores Mont-Tremblant's trail network through mixed hardwood and conifer forest, with sections of exposed ridge and technical singletrack. Runners encounter the mountain's signature features: root-laced descents that demand focus, granite outcrops, and forest trails that shift from smooth to demanding within meters. The course includes fire road connectors between technical sections, offering brief windows for rhythm and recovery before the next challenging stretch.
46.1K
The route moves through multiple ecological zones in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, beginning in the pedestrian village before climbing into mixed hardwood and conifer forest. Trails range from buffed doubletrack to root-laced singletrack, with stretches technical enough to demand full attention in varying light conditions. The course returns runners to Mont-Tremblant village, where the finish atmosphere benefits from the resort's infrastructure and the convergence of multiple race distances. Aid station spacing follows UTMB World Series standards, with French and English support throughout.
80.7K
The course winds through Mont-Tremblant's trail systems, combining singletrack through hardwood and coniferous forests with technical sections that require careful footwork. Runners should expect rooted trails, rocky passages, and sustained climbing, though specific elevation gain data is not currently published. The August timing means full vegetation and potentially warm, humid conditions that add to the challenge. Aid stations follow UTMB standards, positioned at strategic intervals throughout the course. Night running is likely for mid-to-back-of-pack runners, making headlamp preparation essential.