Remi Leroux secures podium finishes at World Cup final in Quebec — 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.
Remi Leroux of Canada finished second in the men's uphill race and third in the Classic Up & Down at the 2026 World Mountain Running Association final in Quebec.
The event, hosted by Défi des Couleurs at Mont-Sainte-Anne, marked the first time the World Cup final was held outside Europe. Leroux's performances helped him win the Canadian titles in both uphill and classic events. Read more racing coverage.
Kenya's Philemon Kiriago won the overall World Cup title, while Germany's Nina Engelhard topped the women's races. The top two eligible Canadians from each race earned spots in the 2027 World Championships. Related: Engelhard and Kiriago Win at Défi des Couleurs.
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What should runners know about Remi Leroux secures podium finishes at World Cup final in Quebec?
Canadian runner Remi Leroux achieved podium finishes in both races at the World Cup final. Remi Leroux of Canada finished second in the men's uphill race and third in the Classic Up & Down at the 2026 World Mountain Running Association final in Quebec.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 13, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 13, 2026.
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