History of the ENDURANCE Montreal Running Circuit

2010 will mark the 29th anniversary of the Circuit. In order to offer high quality running events to serious runners as well as to beginners, both competition and participation are rewarded at the annual Awards Evening in November. Each year, runners have shown their appreciation by registering in all events organized by the different race directors under the jurisdiction of Circuit.

Of the original founding organizations in 1981, only the Défi Boreal Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is still on board. All others have joined the Circuit throughout the years. This year, six (6) organizations will celebrate 25 years or more of history.

The 5 Km ENDURANCE is organized by all the Circuit race directors. The 5 Km ENDURANCE is the sole funding provider for the Circuit's Awards Evening in November. The Awards Evening rewards the ENDURANCE CHAMPION and VICE CHAMPIONS in each of five (5) Male and Female Groups. All our faithful runners who complete 8 or more events will receive a Meritas, a Gold Medal, a Silver Medal or a Bronze Medal.

In 2008, more than 10,690 runners registered in our 11 events of the season over distances varying from 1K to 20K in more than 45 running races and 2 walking distances.

In 2009 this number jumped to 12,152 runners. THANKS to all runners for your support and appreciation!

Over the years, the Circuit has standardized its pamphlets, registration forms and age groups. Since 1995, results are computerized and are posted on race day and on our website here.

Our Sponsors can count on being seen on at least 40,000 pamphlets. The Circuit is recognized throughout Quebec for its high quality courses and its well managed running events. It is also recognized as an efficient organization.

All this is a result of the excellent support of over 1,000 devoted volunteers — without whom running events would not be possible.