DÉFI CARITATIF ACTION SANTÉ
Raising awareness in our community of healthy lifestyle habits, including physical activity
Following the great success of the last three editions, the fourth edition of the Défi Action Santé organized by the Jean-Talon Hospital Foundation and presented by Desjardins will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The challenge was created to support an important program sponsored by the Foundation, the Méta-Action program.
This program aims to improve the determinants of physical fitness in patients at the Jean-Talon Hospital's psychiatric outpatient clinic.
This challenge will take place during the presentation of the Festival Action Santé.
THE RACE IS OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Who can take part?
​The race is open to everyone! Whether you want to run as a family, with colleagues or friends, you're welcome. You can also join the Foundation team or create your own. Whether you're a weekend runner or a seasoned athlete, there's something for everyone!
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Races available:
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1 km race for children and families
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5 km
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10 km
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5 km walking race
Timing and race numbers
Would you like to be timed and get an official result? Purchase a race number for $25 ($10 for children). Your time will be recorded in the Athlinks register, and you'll receive an official certificate.
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How can you take part?
Reserve your race number now
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Join us on Facebook and invite your friends and family!
​Facebook event: Défi Action Santé FHJT 2025
CORPORATE PACKAGE
Take up the challenge of corporate health!
For $500, sign up up to 10 employees for a motivating and supportive experience.
*the rate per additional employee is $20
Participate in the Défi Action Santé and benefit from :
✔ A 1st 5km or 10km to launch your running season
✔ A training plan supervised by a kinesiologist
✔ An awareness of physical and mental health
✔ A bonding moment with your colleagues
✔ A contribution to the Méta-Action program
PARTNERSHIPS
Why become a partner?
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High-impact visibility: Your brand will be promoted through a variety of communication tools (posters, website, social media, press releases).
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Local involvement: Support an event rooted in the community and contribute to a tangible cause.
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Networking: Meet other like-minded leaders and organizations.
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Lasting impact: Help the Foundation fund projects that directly improve the lives of patients.
FUNDRAISING
You can also multiply your contribution by choosing to run in the name of our cause. Create or join a team for the Défi Action Santé and raise funds for it from your family, friends and colleagues through a personal fundraising page you can quickly create.
Our teams
Les Psychics​
Our participants
Event location
THe event takes part at parc du Père-Marquette located at 1555, rue des Carrières, Montréal, QC H2G 1V8
Bibs
From 7.30 a.m., you can pick up your race number at the table identified on the event site.
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*To pick up your race number, you must present your proof of confirmation or ID.
Schedule
The event will take place rain or shine.
Schedule for the day*
7:00 a.m.: Site opening and welcome of runners - bib number collection
7:30 a.m.: Welcome
7:45 a.m.: Runner warm-up
7:55 am: Official ribbon cutting
8:00 am: Start of 10 km race
9:00 a.m.: Start of walk
9:00 a.m.: CPM entertainment and activities in the marshalling area* 9:45 a.m.: Warm-up for runners
9:45 a.m.: Runner warm-up
9:30 a.m.: Start of 5km race
10:35 a.m.: Medal presentations (5km and 10km) on stage
11:05 a.m.: Start of children's 1km race
11:30 a.m.: Children's medals awarded on stage
11:45 a.m.: Word of thanks
11:50 a.m.: CPM entertainment and activities in the assembly area*.
2:00 p.m.: End of activities
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*Subject to change
Parking
Plenty of parking available on nearby streets.
Bag drop-off
There will be a secure, supervised area in the registration tent where you can leave your belongings.
Toilets
Toilets will be available inside and outside the Père-Marquette park chalet.
Water supply station
There will be a water station at the halfway point.
Food
On-site coffee service, snacks and a food truck will be available. Bring your own money and/or credit card.
COURSE
Cadence bunnies
Once again this year, we're lucky enough to have cadence bunnies at your side every step of the way to help you reach your Défi Action Santé goal.
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What's a cadence bunny?
The cadence bunny helps participants cross the finish line according to their time target. We have a team of cadence bunnies for each distance (5 km and 10 km).
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A variety of running rhythms to reach and encourage as many participants as possible. Whether you're a beginner or an expert runner, if you want to reach or improve your goals, the cadence bunnies are here to help!
The benefits of running with a cadence bunny:
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Reach your time target
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Benefit from the group dynamic
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Conserve your energy
🚩ATTENTION : Il y a des travaux en cours sur les différents parcours.
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Pour les courses de 5 km et 10 km, il y a contournement en U à la hauteur de la rue Christophe-Colomb, nous vous invitons à porter une attention particulière dans ce secteur.
Pour la marche, également à Christophe-Colomb, il faut descendre sous de viaduc par le côté EST.
Des bénévoles seront sur place afin de bien vous diriger.
COURSE 5KM
COURSE 1KM - ENFANTS
COURSE 10KM
MARCHE 5KM
RESULTS
The results of the Défi Action Santé will be available here
After the challenge, it's the Festival
On the program:
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Varied activities: Take part in sports and interactive activities for all, FREE OF CHARGE;
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Enriching encounters: Talk with local organizations and partners committed to the well-being of our neighborhood.
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Unique discoveries: Meet local merchants offering products and services dedicated to health and wellness.
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Friendly atmosphere: Enjoy a day of sharing and exchange with your neighbors and friends.
The Festival Action Santé is the perfect opportunity to network, explore the resources available near you and enrich your daily life with inspiring ideas.
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It's free and open to all!
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Don't miss this opportunity to put health at the heart of your life and that of your community.
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Go to the Festival page, right here
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OUR PARTNERS
Partenaire présentateur
Partenaire Or
Partenaire course Enfants/Familles
Partenaire du chronomètre
Partenaire du ravitaillement
Partenaire 1km sur parcours
Service Partners
