QUEBEC MARATHON - UPDATE

The following message was just received from event organizer - Gaetan Rochette:

Hello to All,

Here’s hoping that everyone is excited about the prospect of the FIRST marathon in the MSI Series 2008-2009 which takes place this weekend in Ste-Foy, just next to Quebec City.

Please note that due to insufficient reservations, we have to cancel the post-race dinner. But not all is lost: there are plenty of first-rate restos in Quebec City where you can all get together.

Please Note This:

Hydro Quebec is performing some “necessary” work on Saturday morning in the neighbourhood around the skating rink. They are not able to tell us when or if the electricity at the rink may be cut. So, to be on the safe side, we will start the 25 K on Saturday at 14:00 to take advantage of the daylight. And, the timing system will run on a portable generator. Please take note of this important change in the starting time.

We are sorry for this last minute change, but Hydro Quebec just advised us.

In spite of this minor inconvenience, our event is up and ready to go.

QUEBEC MARATHONS

Thank you to Anika Bedard for the following reminder -

The fourth edition of the Marathon de Québec will be taking place on November 29-30, 2008 at the Gaetan-Boucher oval in Quebec City. This marathon is the first of the Marathon Skating International MSI Point Series. Interested skaters can find the information and registration forms on line. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the event, but organisers are asking to send the registration forms as soon as possible.

Pictures and account of the 2007 edition.