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Laval, Quebec, Canada
The Course des pompiers de Laval (La Course des pompiers) is an annual community road running festival held in Laval, Quebec, that raises funds for the Fondation des pompiers du Québec. The event brings together multiple distances for runners and walkers of all ages, from a 1 km children's run up to a full marathon, and also offers a virtual participation option. The organiser messaging highlights a distinctive on-course experience where some distances allow participants to pass through a real fire station, creating a memorable and theatrical route feature. The series has been run yearly since 2012 and presents a family-friendly atmosphere with strong municipal and sponsor support.
The race weekend typically includes a slate of road races (marathon, demi-marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 2.5 km, 1 km) alongside the virtual course option and community activities. The event is organised in partnership with Ville de Laval and the Service de sécurité incendie de Laval and promotes fundraising and public engagement for the fire-service foundation. Safety, street-closure planning and partner support are emphasised on the official site, and the series highlights year-by-year editions with commemorative medals and community fundraising achievements. Entrants are encouraged to join the event as runners, walkers or supporters to experience the unique local flavour of La Course des pompiers.