Marathon Beneva de Montréal

The Marathon Beneva de Montréal is a three-day running series held in Montréal, Quebec. It offers races for nearly all types of runners, including a 42 km marathon, 21 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 1 km, and a mile race. The event takes place in October and has been held since 1979. It attracts approximately 27,000 runners, 25,000 spectators, and hundreds of volunteers, making it one of the city’s largest sports weekends. The marathon incorporates Montréal's urban streets, parks, architecture, and landmarks like Habitat 67 into the course. Participants range from experienced marathoners and half-marathoners to shorter-distance runners, families, and first-time participants. A local tradition involves the Pointe-à-Callière Foundation team, comprising museum members, staff, and volunteers who run to support youth access and education programs. The foundation highlights its unique position as the sole cultural organization participating.