Ten years ago, everyone started riding cross-country bikes on the scorching asphalt of Quebec roads. With the wind in their hair, our favorite couples spent their weekends riding. What’s fashionable right now is even simpler: no need to buy a carbon-fiber bike for an outdoor sport (also with the wind in your hair).
What’s cool right now – and a great way to meet someone hot to date in 2026 – is to get ready to run the marathon.
If we start running every other day on January 1, 2026, we’ll be ready to run 40km in October, right?
Montreal Marathon Calendar 2026
Montreal’smarathons (and half-marathons, don’t go overboard!) in 2026 will be held on these dates;
- Marathon des Neiges, February 7, 2026 – 11km, 22km, 44km
- BougeBouge Montréal Sous-Terrain, February 8, 2026 – 5km
- Sainte-Justine Winter Triathlon, February 20, 2026
- Île Bizard Winter Challenge, February 22, 2026 – 1km, 2km, 5km, 10km
- 21k de Montréal, April 18 and 19, 2026 – 1km, 5km, 10km, 21km
- Run 6h en Coeur, May 2, 2026 – lasts 6h
- Marathon Beneva, October 10 and 11, 2026 – 1km, 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km
- Parc Lafontaine Classic, October 18, 2026 – 1km, 2km, 5km, 10km
- Sun Life Half Marathon at Parc Jean-Drapeau, October 25, 2025 – 1km, 5km, 10km, 21km
Run Clubs – where do I sign up?
Run clubs are the best way to train if you’re worried about losing motivation after the first few weeks – and we’ve heard it’s the only place in Montreal where you can meet someone who’s right for you .
Here are 5 clubs to join in 2026;
- for those who want to run in nature – the Mont-Royal Run Club
- for early risers – the 6AM Club
- for those who also like to party – the Griffintown Run Club
- for the more serious – the Uptempo Running Club
- for those who live in the West – the De Grâce Running Collective
Have a good marathon!