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The Beneva Quebec City Marathon offers a scenic course through Old Quebec. Runners experience peak fall colors, passing landmarks like Château Frontenac. The event combines athletic challenge with a city tour.
The race features a variety of distances over two days. Saturday includes a 2K kids’ run, 5K, and 10K. Sunday hosts the marathon and half-marathon. The course includes elevation gains and historic sites. Read more culture coverage.
Post-race, participants can enjoy local cuisine and microbreweries. La Bûche offers French-Canadian dishes, while La Souche provides craft beers. Strøm’s infinity pool offers a relaxing end to the day. Related: Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon Pace Calculator Unveiled.
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What should runners know about Quebec City Marathon: Scenic Race and Fall Getaway?
Runners enjoy a picturesque course and post-race festivities. The Beneva Quebec City Marathon offers a scenic course through Old Quebec. Runners experience peak fall colors, passing landmarks like Château Frontenac. The event combines athletic challenge with a city tour.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 20, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 20, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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