Julie-Anne Staehli claims fourth consecutive Canadian 5K title — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Julie-Anne Staehli secured her fourth consecutive Canadian 5K women’s title, finishing in 15:49 at the Marathon Beneva de Montréal. Makenna Fitzgerald followed closely behind in 15:51, with Siona Chisholm completing the podium in 15:59.
In the men’s race, Matthew Beaudet and Jean-Simon Desgagnés tied at 14:18. Beaudet was awarded the title, with Desgagnés and Liam Donnelly finishing second and third, respectively. Beaudet’s win follows a strong season, highlighted by a 13:49 5K time in May. Read more racing coverage.
The championships also featured the Canadian 5K Age Group (Masters) Championships, held alongside the Sports Experts 5K. Aaron Ahl won the mile race in 4:10, setting a Canadian indoor record earlier this year. Related: 2027 U.S. Marathon Championships to be Held in Chicago Marathon.
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Julie-Anne Staehli wins her fourth straight national title in Montreal. Julie-Anne Staehli secured her fourth consecutive Canadian 5K women’s title, finishing in 15:49 at the Marathon Beneva de Montréal. Makenna Fitzgerald followed closely behind in 15:51, with Siona Chisholm completing the podium in 15:59.
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Runner World published this brief on October 12, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 11, 2026.
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