Montréal’s marathon is music to the feet of the many thousands of athletes who run their shoes off while rocking their socks off at the annual Oasis International Montréal Marathon, part of the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon series.
Being able to run over 42 km is a fairly rock ’n’ roll endeavour in and of itself, but the Montréal Marathon ups the awesomeness by adding more than two dozen live bands to the action on courses that weave through many of the city’s beautiful and beloved neighbourhoods and cultural hotspots. The marathon wraps with a special post-race headlining concert featuring well-known names and a massive party for competitors.
The Oasis International Montréal Marathon features five different races under its umbrella: the 1 km P’tit Marathon (for kids 3 to 11 years old), 5 km, 10 km, the Half-Marathon (21.1 km) and the main Marathon (42.2 km), which takes roughly six hours to complete. The races and all associated activities of the marathon are designed with the whole family in mind, though there are some age restrictions when it comes to the individual competitions. Enthusiastic and supportive audience participation is also encouraged and appreciated.