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Trail Polaire Gaspesia – Mont-Bechervaise

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Gaspé, Quebec, Canada

calendar_today 31 Jan, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $55.00

About the Event

Embrace a true Canadian winter adventure on the slopes of a Gaspé Peninsula ski hill at the **20e Trail Polaire Gaspesia – Mont-Bechervaise on Saturday, January 31, 2026**. This festive night race, part of the Série Trail Polaire, offers a range of distances from a challenging 16 km with 1,200m of elevation gain to a family-friendly 1 km, all run on snow under the stars and presented by partners like Desjardins. As the original event in the series, it's a perfect way to step out of your comfort zone, set an early-season goal, and experience the unique thrill of running on a snowy mountain after dark.

Your participation also supports a great cause, as fundraising for Enfant Soleil can earn you discounts on race entries and even a chance to win a VIP pass for all Gaspesia events in the following year. With a friendly, community atmosphere, sanctioned by Athlétisme Québec, and stunning photo opportunities on the Mont-Bechervaise trails, the Trail Polaire is more than just a race—it's a celebration of winter resilience and mountain spirit on Canada's rugged east coast.

Races Offered

16 km

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 16K

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Type — Running

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16:30

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$55.00

5 km

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$30.00

8 km

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$55.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Gaspé.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -15.4° / -6.6°

wb_sunny -20.9° / -11.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.6 /

water_drop 80.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -15.4° / -6.6°

wb_sunny -20.9° / -11.8°

air 11.6 km/h

water_drop 80.3%

About Gaspé

Learn more about the host city, Gaspé.

With a population of over 15,000 and a history that stretches back to the dawn of European colonization in what is now Canada, Gaspé is the largest city and unofficial capital of the region with which it shares its name. As the Gaspé Peninsula's most important service centre and transportation hub, almost every visitor to the region will pass through at one point or another on their travels.