Events

Marathon de Québec

Establishment assessed on

Accessibility rating
Accessible
Services and facilities for
Blind and low vision peopleDeaf and hard of hearing people
Good to know
  • Please note that the site was evaluated during the 2025 edition; subsequent editions may differ.

Establishment details

landing stage

  • Presence of a curb cut

Additional information

    • Inform the parking attendants of your needs upon arrival and they will direct you to a reserved parking space in one of the parking lots.
    • If you are traveling by paratransit or public transit, the Videotron Centre drop-off point is accessible and leads directly to the marathon finish line on Place Jean-Belliveau. From the drop-off point, you are 500 m from the Exhibition Center (where you can pick up your race bib) and the starting line.

        Paratransit

        • Presence of an official landing stage

        Services and support systems

        • Wheelchair
        • Large print site map

        Tour on the site

        • Steep slope wire covers

        Additional information

          • People with reduced mobility (co-runners) may participate in the Quebec City Marathon races when accompanied by a runner. The runner must keep their hands on the wheelchair handles at all times. For safety reasons, we cannot allow people with reduced mobility to participate solo. It should therefore be noted that people with reduced mobility must be pushed by another runner who will keep their hands on the wheelchair handles at all times.
          • It is also possible for blind runners to be accompanied by a co-runner.
          • If both participants (runner and co-runner) wish to receive a bib and a T-shirt, each must pay their registration fee. The runner participant must pay the full rate in effect at the time of registration, while the co-runner participant is entitled to a 50% discount on the rate in effect at the time of registration (subject to change at any time by the Organizer). The runner participant must provide the email address and phone number of the co-runner participant. The Organizer will contact the co-runner participant to validate their eligibility and send them a promotional code for their discount.

            Signaling

            • Accessible toilet room: signage

            Additional information

              • The Exhibition Center has several accessible restrooms. See the Exhibition Center page for more information.

                Trail

                • Gentle slope
                • Asphalt/concrete pavement
                • Paving stone
                • Width over 1.1m
                • Well marked trail

                Additional information

                  • Some areas along the route have steep ramps (access to portable toilets, podium, and photo area).
                  • At the time of the assessment, no water station had been installed.

                    Chemical toilet signage

                    • Signage difficult to spot

                    Aisle leading to the toilet

                    • On a gentle slope
                    • Asphalt/concrete
                    • Plain paving stone

                    Toilet size

                    • Dimension of at least 1.5 m wide x 1.5 m deep

                    Additional information

                      • Three accessible chemical toilets (with grab bars and larger floor space) are available on site:
                      • Race finish line (Place de la famille - near Place Jean-Belliveau)
                      • P6A parking lot (toilet wall)
                      • Race start line (opposite the Exhibition Center)

                        Aisle leading to the kiosk

                        • Without slope
                        • Asphalt/concrete

                        Counter

                        • Counter surface between 68.5 cm and 86.5 cm in height
                        • No clearance under the counter

                        Indoor traffic

                        • Circulation corridor of at least 92 cm
                        • Present maneuvering area of at least 1.5 m x 1.5 m

                        Additional information

                          • The co-runner can pick up the bibs for both runners. A person with reduced mobility can skip the line upon arrival and go directly to their race table or runner service. Please speak to an attendant at entrance C-D.
                          • It is recommended that you pick up your bib on Friday during off-peak hours (afternoon).
                          • The exhibition (booths offering products and services for runners) is accessible: all booths have lowered tables and the aisles are wide.

                            Outdoor course

                            • Presence of a delimitation on each side of the pedestrian corridor by means of contrasting colours measuring at least 30 cm in width

                            Identification of facilities

                            • Identification of facilities (stairs, lifts, rooms, toilets, etc.) by their pictogram accompanied by the name

                            Raised writing

                            • No transcription in relief

                            Braille transcription

                            • No Braille transcription

                            Web pages

                            • The contrast between the text and background colors is at least 70%
                            • Harmonious organization and concise information

                            Additional information

                              • A blind or visually impaired runner may be accompanied by a co-runner. See the “Outdoor Event” section for more details.

                                Web pages

                                • No LSQ or ASL translations available

                                Additional information

                                  • A deaf or hard-of-hearing runner may be accompanied by a co-runner. See the “Outdoor Event” section for more details.

                                    Description

                                    Runners with disabilities may register with a co-runner. Runners are responsible for providing their own equipment. Co-runners pay 50% of the regular registration fee. For more information, see the “Événement extérieur” section below.
                                    Race bibs can be picked up at the Exhibition Center. The race starts on Rue des Exposants and finishes at Place Jean-Belliveau.
                                    Exhibitors will be present at the Exhibition Center. Information kiosks, a store, and locker rooms are located at Place Jean-Belliveau and are accessible.

                                    Contact details

                                    2005, rue de l’Exposition, Québec, Québec

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