Linear
22 hours
4,380 m
8 stations
610 m
100 runners
1,139 m
18+
prerequisite
For safety reasons, given the technical nature of the course and the remote environment in which the event takes place, a prerequisite is required in order to register for the 88 km.
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To be eligible, you must have completed an official race of 60 km or more within the last 3 years (2022 to 2024).​
UTCC-45 is the only race under 60 km that qualifies for UTCC-88. For it to be recognized, you must have completed the 45 km within the time limits.
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Not accepted:
- Stage races
- A distance done outside an event (e.g. personal challenge, training)
- Backyard formula
- A road race
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This condition will be verified at registration by submitting the results of this race.
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
Huard
38 km
Solid and liquid
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
time limits
Huard (Lac Thibault) : 4:30 p.m.
Cascapédia : 9:15 p.m.
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 "
Due to capacities dictated by our ministerial agreements, pacers will not be permitted on UTCC-88.
ALTERNATIVE COURSE
As the UTCC takes place in protected caribou habitat, a vulnerable species, the course of the event may be modified in the case of an area closure due to the presence of individuals on the trail.
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More details to follow.
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 with a team of 2 people will be allowed.
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All support teams will have to register on the Sportchrono website to pay for all access rights required for circulation in the national parks.
Registration opens: winter 2025
shuttle
Departure: Saturday 4:30 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.
The masculine form used in this text is gender neutral and refers to both men and women.
