Défi Dansereau 10ème anniversaire (DD26)

The Défi Dansereau 10ème anniversaire (DD26) takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 09:30 AM EDT at the Centre Plein Air Dansereau in Pont-Rouge, Quebec, Canada. This 10th edition trail running event offers 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km courses along stone-dust trails that follow the majestic Jacques-Cartier River, passing the ruins of an early‑century sawmill, the Grand-Remous Dam, and other enchanting viewpoints.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Location: Centre Plein Air Dansereau, Pont‑Rouge, QC, Canada.
• Capacity: Maximum 625 runners.
• Online Registration: Closes the day before the event at 12:00 PM (noon).
• On‑Site Registration: Only possible the day before the event during race kit pickup — NOT on race day.
• No Refunds/Credits: No reimbursement in case of inability to participate.
• Accompaniment Policy: Adults wishing to accompany a child in the 1 km or 2 km must purchase an Accompagnateur bib (CA$7.69) or wear a bib from one of the other Défi Dansereau races. No entry to the start zone without a valid bib. Accompagnateur bib does NOT include a medal or post‑race snack.
• Snacks: Post‑performance snack courtesy of Sika / Sable Marco.
• Race Kit Pickup: Information available via race website — likely Friday before the event.
• Parking: Available on site (details on race website).
• Organizer Committee: Daniel Leclerc (President), Nathalie Richard (VP & Volunteer Coordinator), Michel Godin & Claude Rochette (Course & Timing), Ariane Richard (Registration), Mario Larue (Site), Audrey St‑Pierre (Communications), Louis Laroche (Food), Vincent Poirier, Véronique Samson, Jean Robitaille (Administrators), Nancy Thompson (Partnerships).
• Contact: Je cours Pont‑Rouge at phone +1 581‑681‑2009. Website available.
• Social Media: Facebook event page linked.

Swag, Awards & Atmosphere:

• Finisher Medal: Awarded to participants of the 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km (not included with Accompagnateur bib).
• Scenic Course: Stone‑dust trails along the Jacques‑Cartier River. Passes the ruins of an old sawmill, the Grand‑Remous Dam, and other enchanting river viewpoints.
• 10th Anniversary Edition: Celebrating a decade of trail running at Centre Plein Air Dansereau.
• Family‑Friendly: Short distances (1 km & 2 km) for young children, with an accompaniment bib option for parents.
• Community Spirit: Organized by Je cours Pont‑Rouge, a local running organization. Volunteers are a key part of the event.
• Post‑Race Snack: Provided to all participants who finish (except Accompagnateur bib).
• Sponsors: Promutuel Assurances (1 km/2 km), Performance Bégin (5 km), Casse‑croûte du Vieux‑Moulin (10 km), Charbon de bois Feuille d'Érable (15 km), Sika / Sable Marco (post‑race snack).

Défi Dansereau 10ème anniversaire on June 13, 2026, in Pont‑Rouge, Quebec, celebrates 10 years of trail running at Centre Plein Air Dansereau — 1 km to 15 km courses along the Jacques‑Cartier River, past sawmill ruins and the Grand‑Remous Dam, with scenic viewpoints and a family‑friendly atmosphere.