Mount-Royal Summit Quest (MRSQ) 50km

13 days to go

50 km Distance

319 m Climbing

3.0 Grit · Challenging

45.4334° N, 73.8659° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 6 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 10 hours 12:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1057 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 14 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 319 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

All gear guides →

Overview

The Mount-Royal Summit Quest (MRSQ) 50km will take place in Beaconsfield, Canada, on October 31, 2026. This 50km road race has an entry fee of 65 CDN$.

With 319 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, the course offers 6.4 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a relatively flat 50km event. The 10-hour time limit allows for a 12-minute per kilometer pace. This cut-off is tighter than 47% of 50k cut-offs and more generous than 53% of 50k cut-offs among 1038 peer races.

Organized by Stéphanie Simpson, the race is mostly on a bike path. Runners should study the map or have the GPX file, as the course will only be marked in a few places.

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