A new trail running event to showcase Quebec on the world stage
Mont-Tremblant, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 — UTMB World Series and Événements Harricana are joining forces to create Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB, a brand-new event that will join the world circuit in 2026. This collaboration combines the local expertise of Canada's trail running leader with UTMB's international reputation.
Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB will present its inaugural edition from August 14-16, 2026 in the magnificent setting of Mont-Tremblant. As the only UTMB World Series event east of the Canadian Rockies, the competition will offer an immersive experience combining personal achievement, Quebec culture, and community engagement.
An adventure designed for trail enthusiasts
Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB will offer four qualifying events for HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc (100K, 50K and 2 x 20K races), an 80km relay race in support of two social causes, a 5km event and a kids race. The demanding courses, typical of the Laurentian mountain range, will lead runners through rugged, technical, and wild terrain marked by rocks, roots, steep ascents, and dense boreal forest. All of this under the intense heat of August. Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB promises an intense physical challenge and a total immersion in Québec’s landscapes.
Immersion in Québec folklore
The event draws inspiration from the legendary chasse-galerie canoe tale, creating a unique collective narrative: a pact between runners and the boreal forest. Throughout the weekend, traditional music, storytelling, local gastronomy, and pre-race rituals will enrich the experience.
The mission: to deliver a UTMB experience close to the community where it takes place while promoting Québec culture through trail running, wherever runners are. “There was a demand from Canadian runners for such an event. We are proud to highlight Québec’s raw beauty, its imagination, and its warm hospitality. With our collaboration with UTMB World Series and the involvement of the entire Tremblant community, we’r e offering a unique experience deeply rooted here, yet open to the world.” — Samuel Matte-Thibault, General Manager of Événements Harricana
A partnership built on trust and passion
This new project stems from a long-standing collaboration between two trail running leaders: on one side, Événements Harricana, creator of Ultra-Trail Harricana du Canada—the country’s largest trail race—and on the other, the UTMB World Series, the global trail running circuit whose finals take place at the HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, held for over 20 years in the Mont-Blanc valley.
“Thirteen years of friendship with the Événements Harricana team have forged a unique chemistry, nurtured by shared values: nature, authenticity, solidarity, and respect for heritage. This sincere relationship gave birth to Boréalys MontTremblant by UTMB, which is so much more than just another UTMB World Series stop. Our visit to Québec confirmed our choice, driven by passion, professionalism, breathtaking landscapes, and trails steeped in legend and tradition. Boréalys Mont-Tremblant by UTMB embodies our philosophy of creating events that celebrate and respect territories and their stories. It’s a passionate, deeply human collaboration that places the local community at its heart. Tremblant’s potential is immense. This beautiful French-Québec adventure is just beginning!” — Catherine Poletti, President of UTMB Group & Co-founder of HOKA UTMB Mont-Blanc, held in the Mont-Blanc valley.
Read the full press release and learn more about the creation of this new event.
