Linear
22 hours
4,380 m
8 stations
610 m
150 runners
1,139 m
18+
course
This linear race takes off from the banks of the Cap-Chat River, at the bottom of Mont Nicol-Albert. Following the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) for almost 88 km, the finish is at the UTCC Village at the foot of Mont Albert. The first part of the race takes you through the Réserve faunique de Matane before entering the Parc national de la Gaspésie.
You'll start your journey with a beautiful, gradual 10 km ascent to the summit of Mont Matawee, a Chic-Chocs favorite with views of Mont Collins and the St. Lawrence River. You'll then leave the Réserve Faunique de Matane to enter the Parc national de la Gaspésie and reach the summit of Mont Logan at 1150 m altitude. The remainder of the IAT up to Lac Thibault will take you over several peaks over 1000 m in altitude, while remaining on highly technical trails. However, there are a few places where you can stretch your legs even further.
The second section is a real eye-catcher, with passes over Pic-du-Brûlé, Mont du Milieu and the mythical Mont-Albert, the emblematic figure of the Chic-Chocs. Once again, the elevation gain on this section is considerable. The final kilometers at the bottom of Mont-Albert and along the Rivière Sainte-Anne will take you to the finish line at the UTCC Village.
aid stations
Nyctale
18 km
Solid and liquid
Carouge
28 km
Solid and liquid
Lac Thibault
38 km
Solid and liquid
Mésange
43 km
Solid and liquid
Lac Cascapédia
57 km
Solid and liquid
La Paruline
67 km
Solid and liquid
La Serpentine
81 km
Solid and liquid
Village UTCC
88 km
Solid and liquid
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
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Minimum 1.5 L of water
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Water purification tablet or gourd with filter
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Energy supplements
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Waterproof jacket
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Mid-layer
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Pants
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Cap or Buff®
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Beanie
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Gloves
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Whistle
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Survival blanket (140 cm x 200 cm)
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Headlamp with extra batteries
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Retractable glass or tumbler - eco-cup type *
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Spoon and/or fork *
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Cellphone in a waterproof bag
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Basic first aid kit
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Small bell
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* There will be no single-us dishes available
recommended EQUIPMENT
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Hiking pools or crampons
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Spare shoes and socks
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Warm coat for all weather conditions
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2nd headlamp
drop bag
2 drop bag allowed.
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You will have access to your bag at the aid stations:
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Lac Thibault km-38
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Lac Cascapédia km-57
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You have to drop-off your bag at the Village UTCC during your check-in. Bags will be available for pick up on Sunday.
pacers
" pacer "
Pacers are allowed from Lac Cascapédia (km-57) to the Village UTCC.
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Rules to be observed:
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He must wear a pacer bib that will be given to him at registration and must wear it visibly at all times.
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He can get to an aid station as well as the crew.
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The pacer is responsible for his own transportation to the starting point.
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The pacer must stay with the runner at all times and may not arrive before the runner at a checkpoint to start resupplying, except in case of emergency.
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In case of emergency, the pacer may go and get assistance.
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In no circumstance may the pacer take the personal belongings of the runner.
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He cannot physically assist the runner, except in case of emergency.
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To register your pacer, please send an email to inscriptions@utchicchocs.com
crew
" crew "
Crews will be able to join their runners at these aid stations only:
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Lac Thibault : km-38
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Lac Cascapédia : km-57
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Only 1 vehicle allowed per team, as space is very limited.
The masculine form used in this text is gender neutral and refers to both men and women.
shuttle
Departure: Saturday 5:00 a.m.
Meeting point : UTCC Village
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Be sure to pick up your race number before boarding.
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Please arrive 15 min prior to boarding.
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Shuttle seats are reserved for registered athletes.
