Elite Runners

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At the Marathon Beneva de Montréal, we’re proud to take elite runners to new heights with our Elite Program.

For the next edition, over $25,000 in prize money will be awarded to Elite category winners to help them continue their journey through the world of running with flying colours.

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Qualifying to be a frontrunner

To join the Elite:

  • Meet the performance standards (see tables below)
  • Achieve your goal in an official race after January 1, 2020
  • Ensure your result is public and verifiable
  • Elite athletes must be members of a recognized federation.


Important: Achieving the standard does not automatically secure your spot. Our team carefully selects participants.

Standards table*

Women
Men
Marathon - International Elite Under 2:45:00 Under 2:20:00
Marathon - Canadian elite Under 2:55:00 Under 2:30:00
Marathon - Provincial elite Under 3:05:00 Under 2:40:00
Half-marathon Under 1:24:00 Under 1:11:00
10km Under 39:00 Under 32:00
5km Under 18:30 Under 15:15

* Standards are based on those of the Coupe Québec Viens Courir.

Prize money table**

42KM
21KM
5KM*
Mile**
1st Place $5,000 $1200 $2000 $1500
2nd Place $3000 $600 $1500 $750
3rd Place $1000 $300 $750 $400
4th Place $750 $500 $300
5th Place $500 $250 $200
Best Quebecer $300
Bonus - Quebec Record $2000 $1000 $1000
Bonus - Canadian Record $3000 $1000 $1000

**Only Elite runners are eligible for prize money.

**Prize money for men and women is the same.

**Final standings will be determined by gun time.

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Participation as an Elite

Here’s what you can expect when you participate in the Marathon Beneva de Montréal as an Elite:

  • Free registration to the event of your choice
  • For marathon runners only: possibility of per diem and accommodation (depending on your performance level)
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Join the Elite

Fill out the Elite registration form

Deadline: September 1, 2025

Our team will contact you

Any questions?

Email us. We’re here to help you reach your most ambitious goals!