Swim
POOL
Bike
FLAT
Run
FLAT
Average Water Temp
73°F / 23°C
Average Air Temp
77°F / 25°C
Airport
YQB/YUL
Long – 226 km
SWIM IN THE BASSIN LOUISE 3 800 meters
Discover our new, optimized swim course! You’ll dive into the calm waters of Port de Québec marina, under the watchful eyes of your loved ones who can easily follow this portion of your triathlon thanks to the numerous viewpoints.
You’ll swim a challenging course in a protected body of water with daily water quality testing. Also, take advantage of the facilities at the Oasis, a summer swimming site developed by Port de Québec.
Upon exiting the water at the Oasis for the second 1900-meter loop, you’ll have to complete the shortest transition imaginable: barely 30 meters!
RIDE ON THE DUFFERIN-MONTMORENCY HIGHWAY 180 KM
You’ll ride on the Dufferin-Montmorency Highway, an urban highway closed to car traffic specifically for SAIL Challenge Québec. An out-and-back course on a quality road surface, with breathtaking views of Québec City, the St. Lawrence River, Beauport Bay, and Île d’Orléans.
You’ll definitely love this fast, mostly flat course, sometimes accompanied by a refreshing sea breeze. You’ll also experience the contagious energy of your family, friends, and all the spectators who will warmly welcome you upon your arrival at Quai Saint-André, near the transition area!
RUN ALONG THE SAINT-CHARLES RIVER 42,2 KM
You’ll run on the magnificent Saint-Charles River course, a 32-kilometer linear park connecting the Old Port to Lake Saint-Charles. A multi-disciplinary course along the river, it goes through parks where you can enjoy beautiful views of Québec City. Fast and mostly shaded, this course is perfect for achieving a good race time!
This out-and-back course will allow you to enjoy the cheers of the crowd and your loved ones as you return to the finish area. Along the way, you’ll find well-stocked refreshment stations run by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, each with a distinct musical theme!
R226 Relay Team – 226 km
One team. Three sports. One challenge.
Dreaming of taking on the challenge of a triathlon but unsure about completing all three disciplines alone? Tri Together is your chance to experience SAIL Challenge Québec with friends, family, or teammates. Each team member can play to their strengths and pick a discipline of their choice.
The relay is available in the P113 half-triathlon and in the R226 long-distance race, a format that returns to SAIL Challenge Québec in 2026. Choose between swimming, cycling or running, and power your way to the finish line together. A moment rich in emotions that you’ll never forget!
And that’s not all: the price for the long distance (R226) is now frozen at $999 per team entry for the remainder of the registration period!
