12 October 2025
2025 BougeBouge Wakefield Covered Bridge Run
Discover the wonderful covered bridge and the Gatineau Park. On different courses, you can challenge yourself for 3km, 5km, 10km or 21.1km! It’s the perfect event to get moving with family and friends!
35,00 $ – 55,00 $
| TEAM BUILDING - Buy in groups and save! | TICKETS All distances combined. | DISCOUNT Applied to the basket. |
|---|---|---|
| Get 10% off when you buy 5 to 9 tickets for the same event! | 5 - 9 | 10% |
| Get 15% off when you buy 10 or more tickets for the same event! | 10 + | 15% |
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Details
- Date: 12 octobre 2025
- Start Time: 07h00a.m.
- End Time: 12h00a.m.
- Address: Ski Vorlage
- Contact Details: 65 Chem. Burnside, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0
Schedule
- Saturday - Community Center - 38 Chemin de la Vallée (Wakefield)
- 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Registration and bib collection
- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Wakefield Market
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Workshop on sports nutrition for long-distance running with Action sport physio
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: African drumming workshop
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Workshop on injury prevention taping with Action sport physio
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Mini-Workshop on Astrological Tarot
- Saturday- Vorlage Center - 65 Chemin Burnside (Wakefield)
- 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Les Brûlés foodtruck
- 6:30 p.m.: Workshop under thee stars on Astrology and sport
- 7:00 p.m.: Stories and urban legend storytelling
- Sunday - Vorlage Center - 65 Chemin Burnside (Wakefield)
- 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.: Taping station with Action sport physio
- 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.: Quebec singer - Frank Robert
- 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Booth on Astrology
- 8:50 a.m. : Trail Run 21.1 KM (Departure towards the mountain)
- 9:05 a.m. : Trail Run 10 KM (Departure towards the mountain) U-turn at 5 KM
- 9:10 a.m.: Road Race 10 KM (1 loop) and 5 KM U-turn at the ORANGE arch at 2.5 KM (Departure towards the parking lot)
- 9:15 a.m.: Road Race 3 KM (Departure towards the parking lot) U-turn at the YELLOW arch after the covered bridge.
- 12:00 p.m.: Medal ceremony
- 12:30 p.m.: Thanksgiving meal – Chef’s table – Les Brûlés
Our partners
BougeBouge Wakefield covered bridge race
The BougeBouge Wakefield is the first edition of the collaboration between Wakefield in the area of the Municipality of La Pêche and BougeBouge to offer you a road and trail event! Discover the beautiful covered bridge and Gatineau Park on 3km, 5km, 10km or 21.1km courses. Afterwards, join in the festivities at the race site! Campfires, picnics, music… everything will be there!
BougeBouge is a non-profit organization founded and directed by two-time Olympian in triathlon Kathy Tremblay. The mission of our organization is to prevent the physical dropout of teenagers, young families and retirees by bringing together active living actors in the communities. All of our initiatives are based on the principle of self-determined motivations that put education, the need for autonomy, the development of a sense of competence and the need for social connection at the heart of its actions.
At the Municipality of La Pêche, we encourage our residents to take advantage of the Gatineau Park and the Covered Bridge. In partnership with BougeBouge, we are organizing BougeBouge Wakefield for the community with all fitness levels and ages in mind, with a 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km course. Bring your family and friends to walk or run the distance of your choice in Gatineau Park and discover the covered bridge!
Camping Vanlife
Discover affordable Vanlife camping for our event in Vorlage, offering an ideal location in the great outdoors for your tent or van. Enjoy a friendly evening around a campfire. Set up camp directly at the competition site and book your ticket online now on the BougeBouge website, along with your race registration, for an outdoor experience all weekend long.
Captivating tales and stories by the fire
Let yourself be transported by the voice of storyteller Pascal Aubut, who will share enchanting stories around the fire on Saturday evening. Under the stars, in the heart of nature, gather with fellow participants for a moment of imagination, wonder, and connection.
This unique storytelling experience is part of the special programming for the BougeBouge Wakefield – Covered Bridge Race weekend.
Please note: Access to Saturday evening’s free activities is reserved for those registered for any Sunday race distance.
Discover the stars: Introductory astrology and stargazing workshop
Join us on Saturday evening for a journey through the night sky. Whether you’re curious about astrology or simply want to better understand the stars above, this workshop will help you connect with the cosmos in a new way. Led by a passionate guide, you’ll explore basic concepts of astrology, learn how to read the sky, and reflect on our place in the universe.
Thanksgiving Brunch – Chef’s Table by Les Brûlés
Extend your BougeBouge Wakefield – covered bridge race experience with a festive Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, right in the heart of nature.
After your run on the scenic roads and trails of Wakefield, join us for a warm and delicious post-race meal prepared by Les Brûlés. Whether you ran the 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km or 3 km, this is a great way to relax, connect, and celebrate the weekend with fellow participants and families.
The BougeBouge Wakefield race weekend isn’t just about the run — it’s about community, fresh air, and making meaningful memories.
Let’s make this Thanksgiving weekend unforgettable, together.
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Bib pick-up
Saturday, October 11th 2025 :
LOCATION: Wakefield Farmers Market, 38 Chem. de la Vall. de Wakefield, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exception only: D-Day pick-up Sunday, October 12, 2025 for those living outside the region Location: near the start of the Vorlage ski area located at 65 chemin Burnside, Wakefield, Québec.
The morning of the event, a limited quantity of new registrations will be available, first come, first served. Please note that the price may vary from one event to another. The pricing for last-minute registrations is usually higher than the fees previously published on the website, once taxes and platform fees are taken into account. Expect an additional minimum fee of $10 on top of the standard rates at the end of a transaction for all distances.
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.
When you register, there will be a platform fee of $2.95 + 3% of the transaction as well as GST and QST.
Online registration closes the Thursday before the event.
Included in the registration
- A personalized bib
- Upon arrival, you will receive a finisher’s prize. This prize varies depending on the season (a cap, a toque, a bandana, a key chain, a t-shirt, etc.) The organizers have a surprise in store for all races. The organizers have a surprise in store for all the races.
- A snack
- 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!
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.
MyMap
3 KM run/walk with family
This event will depart from Vorlage and cross the Wakefield covered bridge.
5 KM run/walk
This event will take you through part of Wakefield, across the covered bridge and along the Gatineau River for 1 km and then turn around on the same road.
10 KM run/walk
This fun and scenic 10km event will take you through a residential area of Wakefield, across the Wakefield Covered Bridge, then along the beautiful Gatineau River for the majority of your kilometers, then loop around behind and over a large hill and back down the other side to rejoin the Wakefield Covered Bridge, which brings you back to the finish. It is one third paved road and two thirds gravel road.
10 KM run on trail
This race offers a variety of terrain including hills, flat sections, forests and vast plains. It starts RIDING! With the ascent of a Vorlage (Quadriceps in Fire) ski trail for about 10 meters then you will pass the Wakefield Mill and join a part of the Trans Canada Trail to cross the Gatineau Park and back.
21.1 KM on trail MAP
Limited to 250 people, must be 10 years and older This race offers a variety of terrain such as hills, flat sections, forests and vast plains. It starts stiff! With the ascent of a Vorlage (Quadriceps in Fire) ski trail for about 10 meters then you will pass the Wakefield Mill and join a part of the Trans Canada Trail to cross the Gatineau Park and go to Philippe Lake where you will turn around. PLEASE NOTE: No dogs, Nordic walking poles or walkers are allowed on the trail run.
Timing
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All the events are timed by SPORTSTATS.CA
- A clock will be present at the finish line to see your time
- You will have a personalized bib with your name
Refueling station and BUFFET
- There will be water at the finish line. Some stations will be “self-serve” in the trails, so we suggest a good level of autonomy.
- Thanksgiving Buffet. Purchase your tickets in advance and check out the menu on the BougeBouge event page.
Locker
- Additionally, there is also a locker available inside the main building, but please note that it is unsupervised.
Toilet
- Indoor washrooms at the Vorlage Center. No toilets will be available in the trail or on the road, so please be self-sufficient.
Water station
- 5 water stations on the courses (see MyMap).
eco-responsability
- Do not throw waste or masks on the ground during your activity.
- Please put the waste in the proper recycling bins.
- We work very hard to ensure that all our events meet our eco-friendly goals.
Elevation
10km on road
21km sur trail
Discover the municipality of La Pêche
- https://www.villelapeche.qc.ca/fr/
- https://www.facebook.com/VilleLaPeche/
FAQ
If you don’t find the answer to your question on this page, please refer to our FAQ.
To optimize your time spent in the region for the event, we have put together the ultimate guide to things to do in the area: What to do in Gatineau. Plan your dream weekend with this one!
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Camping Vanlife
Discover the Vanlife camping at an affordable price for our event at Vorlage, offering an ideal location in nature for your tent or van. Take advantage of it to spend convivial evenings around a campfire. Settle directly at the competition site and book your ticket online now on the BougeBouge website, along with your race registration, to experience the outdoors throughout the weekend.
@photo taken from the Facebook page of NOOR Festival
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Thanksgiving Brunch
Stay and dine with us as a family on Sunday after your event, making this Thanksgiving brunch experience enjoyable and in nature during our trail weekend. Purchase your ticket for the sugar shack-style brunch directly on our website at the same time as you purchase your race ticket.
