Saint-Philémon, August 24, 2024 – Under a radiant sun, Parc du Massif du Sud welcomed 680 participants out of 750 registrants—a new registration record—for the 8th edition of the Trail du Massif du Sud, presented by Desjardins. Conditions were ideal for runners and walkers embarking on this sporting adventure in the heart of our territory.

A total of 152 runners successfully completed the challenge of reaching the park’s three summits—the Crête des Grives (828 m), Mont Saint-Magloire (917 m), and Mont Chocolat (717 m)—by finishing the 32 km race in collaboration with Sports Experts / Atmosphère Lévis.

The 11 km race, held in partnership with EDF Renouvelables, was the most popular, with 196 participants, while 82 children and adults completed the participatory events, including the 2 km kids’ run and the 6 km walk organized with URLS de la Chaudière-Appalaches.

Additionally, 182 participants completed the 22 km Sports Experts / Atmosphère Carrefour St-Georges race, and 135 runners crossed the finish line of the 6 km Desjardins race.

EDF Renouvelables x Parc éolien Massif du Sud presented all the podium medals for both male and female categories, as well as medals to all children participating in the 2 km event.

Jean-François Préfontaine, General Director of Parc du Massif du Sud and Race Director, celebrated the success:
“With 750 participants this year, we reached a new peak. It was wonderful to welcome nearly 1,000 people on site, including runners, friends, and families. Thanks to meticulous preparation and optimized signage, the event ran smoothly and in a fantastic atmosphere. We are very proud to have offered a memorable experience to everyone, whether they are regular visitors or newcomers.”

For Daniel Pouliot, Mayor of Saint-Philémon and Chair of the Board of the Corporation for the Development and Planning of Massif du Sud (CADMS), the 8th edition of the Trail du Massif du Sud was a resounding success:
“It is a great pride to see so many people discover our beautiful region through this exceptional sporting event! This year, with a record number of participants, we demonstrated how welcoming our park and community are. The addition of new facilities, including extra parking spaces, was especially appreciated for easing organization and improving the experience for everyone. I warmly congratulate all participants for their performance and enthusiasm and am thrilled to see our event continue to grow and attract new enthusiasts.”

Marc Bouchard, General Director of Caisse Desjardins – Bellechasse, added:
“Desjardins is proud to support sporting events that bring our community together and showcase our beautiful region. The Trail du Massif du Sud perfectly embodies the values of perseverance, solidarity, and commitment that we share. Congratulations to all participants for their determination and remarkable enthusiasm, and well done to the Parc du Massif du Sud team for the organization and success of this event!”

A big thank you to our partners and dedicated teams

We sincerely thank our generous partners for their support throughout the event, particularly Pub de la Contrée and Microbrasserie de Bellechasse for the lunch boxes and Parc du Massif du Sud beer, as well as Délices Quotidiens de Saint-Anselme, Le bar laitier Le Frisson de Saint-Gervais, EXIT Sportswear, and Sports Experts / Atmosphère Lévis for their presence in the partner zone. Thanks also to Zenit Nutrition for providing energy snacks and electrolytes at our aid stations, and to PCN Lévis for offering free physiotherapy services to all participants of this 8th edition.

We also thank our official collaborators: Sports Experts / Atmosphère Lévis (32 km and 22 km), Desjardins (6 km race), URLS de la Chaudière-Appalaches (2 km kids’ run and 6 km walk), and EDF Renouvelables, official collaborator of the 11 km race and partner for the medals with Parc Éolien du Massif du Sud.

A special thanks to our gold partner, La Quincaillerie du Massif du Sud of Saint-Philémon, and our bronze partners: MRC de Bellechasse, MRC des Etchemins, and MPs Dominique Vien and Stéphanie Lachance.

We also appreciate contributions from our in-kind partners: Sportstats, the municipalities of Saint-Philémon and Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland, Groupe CLR – Novicom, Tremblay Bois Avocats, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, EGR Stratèges en Assurance, EXIT Sportswear, Imprimerie Appalaches, and our media partners: La Voix du Sud, CMA TV, and Passion FM.

We extend special thanks to Maud Gervais – Les Barbos for her creative illustrations that beautifully decorated this year’s Trail du Massif du Sud t-shirts, and to Rabot D Bois for designing and crafting the stunning medals awarded to participants. Thanks also to CIELE for the new Parc du Massif du Sud caps, which were highly appreciated by all runners and walkers. Your support greatly enriched the experience of this 8th edition.

Finally, we express our gratitude to the Parc du Massif du Sud staff and the 65 generous volunteers, patrol members, and emergency teams whose exceptional work made this unforgettable experience possible.

Team spirit shines with the Courailleux – Courir en Beauce

A big thank you to the 16-member corporate team of Courailleux – Courir en Beauce for choosing the Trail du Massif du Sud as a team-building activity! They enjoyed a fantastic atmosphere among colleagues and shared convivial moments in a VIP area near the start and finish lines of this 8th edition.

Memorable photos and results

We warmly thank our six photographers: Samuel Turgeon, Tjerk Bartlema, Émilie Fortin, and Antoine Robert for their excellent work. Photos from the 8th edition will be available on a dedicated platform starting Tuesday, August 27, 2024, with high-resolution downloads at $1.99 per image. Access the photos here: https://photographietb.pixieset.com/traildumassifdusud-8edition/.

Detailed results for each race are available on the Sportstats website, our timing partner.

For more information, please contact:

David Letky
Deputy Director General, Communications
Parc du Massif du Sud
Phone: 418-469-2228, ext. 110
dletky@massifdusud.com
Website: massifdusud.com/trail