Quebec City Marathon is an annual point-to-point marathon

Marathon

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 between Lévis

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 and Quebec City

Quebec City

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 , Quebec

Quebec

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, Canada

Canada

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. It is held in August every year since 1998. Along with the full marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km, a 5 km and children's events are arranged as well.

The course distinguishes itself from other races in that kilometer markers are posted in reverse order, indicating the remaining distance to the finish line. Among other things, this allows all events to start at the same time and on the same course, from the appropriate distance away from the finish line.

Men

2001

Joseph Maina

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2:23:06

Women

2005

Veronique Vandersmissen

Canada

2:39:02