Adaptive Sports Program

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We are pleased to offer the opportunity for independent runners with assistance or in wheelchairs to participate in adaptive events at the 21K de Montréal.

The organization reserves the right to request medical documentation for both categories.

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Autonomous runners with assistance

  • Individuals with a physical, mental, or visual disability that severely limits their ability to run.
  • Must be able to complete the full distance of the chosen event on their own.
  • Mandatory presence of a guide/support runner

All distances of the 21K de Montréal are open to adaptive participants.

Eligible athletes must first register. A promotional code will then be sent to the athlete to register their support runner.

  • Athletes: regular price on Race Roster
  • Support runners: free (without kit) or 50% off (with full kit)*

 

*The accompanying runner will not receive a timing chip. Only the runner’s time will be recorded.

Special bibs for easy recognition

For the guide runner

  • If used, the tie between the runner and the guide runner must not exceed 61 cm in length.
  • Pre-event preparation is mandatory for both the athlete and the guide runner.

For the support runner

  • The support runner must not push, carry or pull the athlete during the race.
  • Prolonged physical contact with the athlete is prohibited. Occasional assistance for balance or standing is permitted.

Included in the overall event ranking.

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Wheelchair participants

  • The presence of a support runner is mandatory.
  • The support runner must maintain constant contact with the wheelchair.
  • Start with the last start group.

All distances of the 21K de Montréal are open to wheelchair athletes.

  • Same process as for autonomous runners with assistance.
  • Registration on the official platform.

Non-motorized wheelchairs only.

  • Bibs must be worn by athletes and support runners.
  • Headphones are not allowed.
  • The general rules of the event must be observed.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us