5Km BougeBouge Quebec 2024

Join us for the very first BougeBouge race in Quebec City’s Galeries de la Capitale. A unique sporting adventure awaits you, so get ready to get moving and have fun with family and friends!

A unique and fun event that will have you running in “t-shirt and shorts” in the heart of winter on a 2.5km or 5km course.

40,00 $ – 50,00 $

Details

Date: 28 janvier 2024
Start Time: 07h00a.m.
End Time: 11h00a.m.
Address: Galeries de la Capitale 5401 Boulevard des Galeries, Québec QC G2K 1N4
Contact Details: 5401 Boulevard des Galeries, Québec QC G2K 1N4

Schedule

7:45 am Late registration
8:45 a.m. Start by wave Red: less than 29 minutes* Yellow: 30-34 minutes* Blue: 35-45 minutes* Green: 46 minutes and more*
8:45 a.m. Start 2.5KM purple wave (start with blue or green bibs)
9:30 a.m. Top 3 Awards

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Who is BougeBouge?

It is a non-profit organization founded and led by two-time Olympic triathlete Kathy Tremblay.

Our organization aims to prevent physical dropout among teenagers, young families, and retirees by bringing together people interested in active living in our communities.

All of our initiatives are based on the principle of self-motivations and centre on education, autonomy, the development of a sense of competence, and the need for social connection.

Thanks to your contribution, BougeBouge can continue to develop initiatives such as running races, festivals, running clubs franchises, hosted events and adventure courses ! You can view our social impact for more details.

Course details

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Registration and bib pick-up

Bib number pick-up

Date: Saturday before the event

Time: Saturday 10am to 1pm

Location: To be determined

On the day of the event next to the departure (location to be determined)

Bib Transfer Policy

You can make a free bib transfer during the bib pick-up period with proof of payment of the ticket to be exchanged and proof of payment.

Registration fees

Ticket price: see the ticket office at the bottom of the page.
Prices will increase by $5 per month for the 90 days prior to the event.
A platform fee of $2.95 + 3% of the transaction as well as GST and QST will be added to your order.
Online registration closes the Thursday before the event.
Methods of payment
New registration by bank transfer, during the bib pick-up period only.
Online ticketing: Visa, Mastercard, Paypal.

Cancellation policy

Race tickets are non-refundable unless cancelled by BougeBouge. In this case, BougeBouge will refund the ticket price and the service fee charged at the time of purchase.

Included in the registration

A finisher’s prize will be given to you at the finish line and may vary depending on the season, such as: a cap, a toque, a bandana, a key chain, a t-shirt, etc. The organizers reserve a surprise for all the races.
Photographers will publish a photo album of the event on our Facebook page! Please like our Facebook page to receive notifications when photos are posted online!

Participant information

Headphones

The Quebec Track and Field Federation does not recommend wearing headphones during the race. If you wish to run with music, you must be able to hear outside sounds such as a runner asking you to give way or a volunteer giving you instructions. This is for your safety and the safety of other participants and volunteers. Due to the complexity of the course, its stairs and narrow corridors, strollers will not be allowed to enter the event.

Checkroom

There will be a changing room at the Shaw Centre. Please note that we are not responsible for loss or theft if you decide to leave your belongings there.

If you park your car in the underground parking lot, we suggest that you leave your warm clothes in your vehicle.

Toilets

In all sections of the Shaw and Rideau Centres; look for public signage

Water station:

There will be a water stations on the course and a snack will be offered at the finish.

Timing

The timing of the course is done by the company sportstats. By clicking on this link, you will find your results.
The results will be classified by age category (U5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, … up to 60 years +)
The starts will be done by wave
- Red: less than 29 minutes
- Yellow: 30-34 minutes
- Blue: 35-45 minutes
- Green: 46 minutes and more

Certification du parcours

All of our running events are run under the umbrella of the Ontario Track and Field Federation (OFA).

Parking and public transportation:

Pay parking at Rideau Centre
Parking available at Loblaws 363 Rideau St Ottawa (5 minute walk). Free for Loblaws customers for a maximum of 2 hours. Conditions may apply.
Itinerary with the STO