Short Distance Challenge - solo and tandem
Hundreds of athletes will battle for the different titles in this popular short distance challenge. Two race starts, a show you must not miss!
The short distance challenge is about 25 km. A maximum of 3 hours is allowed to complete the course. Will you meet the challenge?
You may also participate in the team event of the Short Distance Challenge.
Long Distance Challenge - solo and tandem
In the Long Distance Challenge - Solo and Tandem, you need to manage your effort over a distance of almost 40 km. This challenge open to everyone is where "weekend warriors" and "elites" meet on the same start line. The winners will complete the pentathlon in a little less than 2 hours, but all participants must cross the finish line within the 4-hour time limit. A total of $3,200 will be awarded in prize money.
You may also participate in the team event of the Long Distance Challenge.
An exciting challenge to take on and to watch!
Regular rates
Format |
Up to |
Up to |
Up to |
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Solo Junior | $45 | $55 | $65 |
Solo | $89 | $99 | $109 |
Tandem Junior | $90 | $105 | $120 |
Tandem | $140 | $160 | $180 |
Special offer
Register to many different events and save up to 15% on all the chosen events:
- 2 events: 5%
- 3 events: 10%
- 4 or more events: 15%
Check the complete list of competitions and the rates.
Please note that the following items are excluded:
- Corporate challenge
- Corporate name fee
- MS1 registration fee
About the registration fee:
- Taxes and Triathlon Québec sanctioning fees are included;
- MS1 registration fees will be added at time of payment;
- Registration closes on February 6.
Your registration includes:
- Your race entry fee including feed zone during the race;
- A souvenir gift for each participant;
- A post-race lunch;
- Medals for the top three in each age category;
- A chance to win bursaries;
- Exceptional rates for rooms at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québec during the Pentathlon.
Corporate visibility
Take advantage of your participation at the Pentathlon to give your company, organization or sponsor great visibility. Find out more about this offer before you register for the Pentathlon challenge.
Solo
Categories | |
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Women 16-19 (junior) | Men 16-19 (junior) |
Women 20-29 | Men 20-29 |
Women 30-39 | Men 30-39 |
Women 40-49 | Men 40-49 |
Women 50-59 | Men 50-59 |
Women 60-69 | Men 60-69 |
Women 70 or + | Men 70 or + |
Tandem
Categories | |
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Men | |
Women | |
Mixed | |
Junior: | Total age of the tandem members is under 40 |
Senior: | Total age of the tandem members is over 80 |
Veteran: | Total age of the tandem members is over 100 |
Note: Each tandem member must complete a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 disciplines.
- Age is determined on December 31st of the year of the competition.
Short distance | ||
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SPORTS | LAPS | DISTANCES |
Bike | 3 | 9.6 km |
Run | 2 | 3.2 km |
Ski | 2 | 6.6 km |
Skate | 12 | 4.4 km |
Snowshoe | 2 | 3.6 km |
Total | 27.4 km |
LONG distance | ||
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SPORTS | LAPS | DISTANCES |
Bike | 4 | 13.1 km |
Run | 3 | 5.3 km |
Ski | 3 | 9.8 km |
Skate | 20 | 7.3 km |
Snowshoe | 3 | 5.2 km |
Total | 40.7 km |
* Round off to the tenth of a km.





Long Distance Challenge
A total of $5 600 in bursaries is offered in the different formats of the long distance challenge, including $3 200 specifically to solos and tandems. Winners must be present at the medals ceremony to receive their bursary.
All bursaries will be given by transfer via PayPal, no check will be issued.
The other challenges of the Pentathlon do not offer the possibility of winning bursaries, except the Long distance challenge - Team Elite.
Solo
Men - Overall | Women - Overall | |
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1st | $300 | $300 |
2nd | $250 | $250 |
3rd | $180 | $180 |
4th | $150 | $150 |
5th | $120 | $120 |
Tandem
|
Women |
Every other categories - Overall |
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1st | $180 | $180 |
2nd | $150 | $150 |
3rd | $110 | $110 |
4th | $90 | $90 |
5th | $70 | $70 |