About Courons MTL

Courons Mtl

Courons MTL was born out of a shared passion for running and a vision: to make Montreal a destination of choice for runners from around the world and to bring the community together through major events. 

Founded by a group of experienced entrepreneurs and athletes, our organization aims to be the benchmark for running in Montreal.

Courons Mtl

Our mission

At Courons MTL, our mission is to:

  • Organize major running events 
  • Provide other running event producers with our organizational expertise
  • Unite and energize the Montreal running community
  • Showcase Montreal’s unique assets as a running destination

Our mission is to be the leading force in running in Montreal, celebrating the energy of our city and bringing the running community together through memorable events. 

We want to make every run an unforgettable experience!

Our events

Courons MTL is proud to organize the two largest running events in the metropolitan region:

These iconic events have become a staple for runners of all abilities.

Courons Mtl

Let us help you

We have extensive experience and an outstanding team of people with a wide range of skills. We’re happy to offer our expertise to event organizers. Courons MTL can take over the management of your event or simply optimize certain aspects according to your needs, such as course safety, work processes, participant experience, etc.

Beyond events:
Tools and resources

Our commitment to the running community goes far beyond event organization. We also offer:

  • A podcast dedicated to the wonderful world of running
  • A blog full of tips and information
  • Progressive training programs
  • Ressources to help runners progress

We bring our expertise to the running community to create unique and memorable experiences.

Our team

 

Courons Montréal was founded by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to combine their expertise in event organization with their love of the sport. They have been working in this field for decades. 

 

We are privileged to benefit from the skills of these seasoned professionals who have been involved in the organization of major events such as the Grands Prix Cyclistes in Quebec City and Montreal, IRONMAN 70.3 and Mont-Tremblant, the Montreal International Triathlon and many others.

 

We work together to bring our expertise to the running community and create unique and memorable experiences.

Sébastien Arsenault
President & CEO
Alex Ratthé
Executive Producer
Mario Blain
Director of Operations
Dr François de Champlain
Medical Director
Eddy Afram
Emergency and Medical Services Coordinator
Mélany Mathieu
Runners Support
Véronique Lavoie
Press Relations
CO-Marketing
Marketing lead