SAIL Challenge Québec
About the race
SAIL Challenge Québec powered by Argon18 takes place on 25 July 2027 in Québec, Canada. The event combines world-class triathlon competition with historic scenery, guiding athletes through the streets of Old Québec, along the St Lawrence River, and across a finish line at the iconic Port de Québec Marina.
The event offers multiple distances suited for varying experience levels:
- Middle Distance: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run (Tri Together option available)
- Standard Distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint Distance: 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
In addition to the main endurance distances, side events welcome beginners and younger athletes to experience race day in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere.
5 Reasons to Race
Highlights of the race experience in Québec:
- Race through a UNESCO World Heritage treasure and 400 years of history.
- Finish at the iconic Port de Québec.
- Bike on the fully closed Dufferin-Montmorency highway.
- Enjoy a course that runs through the heart of Old Québec and along the St Lawrence River.
- Favorable summer conditions averaging 25°C air temperature and 23°C water temperature.
About Québec
Québec City is the birthplace of French North America and the only walled city north of Mexico. Its blend of European heritage, contemporary art, and rich history makes it an extraordinary host city for athletes and visitors alike.
What your entry includes
The course
The swim takes place in Bassin Louise surrounded by yachts in Vieux-Québec. The multi-lap bike course features a closed-highway out-and-back ride along the St Lawrence River on the Dufferin-Montmorency highway with views of Île d'Orléans. The run is flat and scenic through Old Québec (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and along the Rivière Saint-Charles, ending at the Port de Québec Marina.
Course Details
Swim Course: Takes place in Bassin Louise surrounded by yachts and Old Québec.
Bike Course: An out-and-back ride along the St Lawrence River on the fully closed Dufferin-Montmorency highway, featuring views of Île d'Orléans and Québec City.
Run Course: A flat route navigating through a UNESCO World Heritage Site and along the Rivière Saint-Charles, concluding at the Port de Québec Marina.
Location
City insight: Québec
Québec City is the historic, French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec, a walled city on the St Lawrence River with a UNESCO-listed old town, hills and river views. The climate is continental: summers (June to August) are warm, autumn (September to October) is cool and colourful, winters (December to March) are long, cold and very snowy, and spring is slow and wet. Late spring to early autumn is the usual racing season, with the best conditions in June and September. The old city is hilly and cobbled, so expect some climbing. The city has an international airport.