Pentathlon des neiges adds World Cup Event
The world’s biggest winter multisport event, Quebec City’s Pentathlon des neiges presented by MEC, will be even bigger in 2016 thanks to the addition of an ITU World Cup race this year. Founded in Lac-Beauport in 2005, the Pentathlon des neiges has been held on Quebec City’s famous Plains of Abraham since 2008 and has become one of the world’s most unique winter sports festivals. Last year the event had over 5,300 participants.
The pentathlon event includes biking, running, cross-country skiing, skating and snowshoeing ‒ either solo, in tandem or as a team, while the world cup winter triathlon event includes snow shoeing, cross country skiing and skating. The weeklong event features events for athletes of all ages who can compete over a variety of disciplines and distances. Two days are scheduled for elementary and high school athletes to participate, while Friday February 26th features a 50+ day for senior athletes to enjoy the winter activities.
Triathlon Magazine Canada will be on hand to cover the World Cup event, the first time a winter world cup race will be held in Canada. Check out the slideshow from previous years below, along with this year’s schedule. For more information or to register, go to the event website.
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Saturday, February 20
Pentathlon – RSEQ Invitational tournament ‒ College
Pentathlon – University and adult education challenge
Pentathlon – Health and social services day
Pentathlon – Corporate challenge
Winter Triathlon – Sprint
Sunday, February 21
Winter Triathlon ‒ Age groups
Winter Triathlon ‒ Paratriathlon
Winter Triathlon – Elite WOMEN
Winter Triathlon – Elite MEN
Wednesday, February 24
Pentathlon – RSEQ Invitational tournament ‒ Elementary school
Thursday, February 25
Pentathlon – RSEQ Invitational tournament ‒ High school
Friday, February 26
Triathlon – 50+ Day in collaboration with the FADOQ Skiathlon
Saturday, February 27
Pentathlon – Merrell Short distance challenge ‒ Team
Pentathlon – Merrell Families and friends challenge
Pentathlon – Long distance challenge ‒ Solo and tandem
Sunday, February 28 Pentathlon – Merrell Short distance challenge ‒ Solo and tandem
Pentathlon – Opticité Long distance challenge ‒ Team
