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A Agglomeration OF NEW FEATURES FOR THE 18th EDITION OF THE Snowfall PENTATHLON

Alex Harvey will be the spokesperson for this not-to-be-missed wintertime event presented from Feb 26 to March 13, 2022, on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City.

Quebec City, December 21, 2021 – The Pentathlon des neiges is pleased to announce many new features for its 18th edition, including the arrival of Alex Harvey, the famous Canadian cantankerous-country skier and holder of several Earth Loving cup titles, as spokesperson. The event, which volition take identify from Sat, February 26 to Dominicus, March xiii, 2022, on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec Metropolis, will characteristic a total of 20 unlike sporting challenges. An boosted week, called the week of discovery and nordicity, has been added to the calendar, that is to say the week of school break.

During these sixteen days of activities, the Pentathlon des neiges will offer a wide range of sporting challenges during which families, friends, colleagues, students, children, adults of all ages as well equally apprentice and elite athletes volition effort to push their limits, while having fun and enjoying the Quebec winter to the fullest.

"Following his retirement as a professional athlete, information technology was only natural that one of the greatest athletes in the history of our region would become the spokesperson for the largest outdoor winter event in Canada," says Francois Calletta, General Director of the Pentathlon Group.

"It's no hush-hush that I am passionate about wintertime sports. That's why I'thou delighted to be associated with the Pentathlon des neiges de Québec, which offers a multitude of challenges that can suit both high-level athletes and amateur athletes, as well as children and their families. I volition be at the starting line from the offset weekend of activities, for the corporate challenge with my colleagues from BCF Avocats as well equally for the brand new Iceman Vidéotron claiming. I invite you to participate, the goal is to have fun!

We are very happy to exist part of the organization of the Pentathlon des neiges," added Quebec Metropolis Mayor Bruno Marchand. I am already looking forrad to putting on my running shoes and participating in the activities with my executive colleagues. Pierre-Luc Lachance, Mélissa Coulombe-Leduc, Marie-Josée Asselin and Marie-Pierre Boucher will join me in completing the Pentathlon steps. Moving is the key to good health. This is the perfect opportunity to participate with family, friends or alone in a neat event that makes united states proud in Quebec Metropolis.

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The new Iceman Videotron challenge

An enhanced version of the ITU wintertime triathlon, the Pentathlon des neiges offers three versions of the Iceman Vidéotron challenge: the Sprint (ten km), the Classic (25 km) and the corking new Iceman Ultra challenge, consisting of ten km of running, 40 km of skating and 25 km of cross-country skiing, for a total of 75 km.

A spring break under the theme of discovery and nordicity

In addition to the sports competitions that have made its reputation, the Pentathlon des neiges volition extend its programming during the bound break. Several activities volition be offered to the population throughout the school break such as: skating, cross-state skiing, snowshoeing and costless running on the Pentathlon des neiges courses, ice canoeing on a snowy circuit, Ultimate Frisbee on snow, multisport grooming by Triathlon Québec, running on snow in collaboration with WKND, board games, para-hockey and para-nordic ski trials, etc. Multicultural, cultural and gastronomic components volition complete the program – to exist unveiled soon.

The complete programme will be available before long here.

"With this enhanced programming, the Pentathlon des neiges is entering a pivotal phase that will take it to its 20th ceremony in 2024. With the addition of the Iceman Ultra challenge and a discovery program during spring break, nosotros promise to further promote what makes Quebecers then proud of what they are passionate nigh, socially, culturally and athletically. Ever under the cracking theme that has blithe the Pentathlon for eighteen years, accessibility for all," added Francois Calletta.

The registration period is now open

The public is invited to register for the various Pentathlon des neiges challenges until Feb 14. Nearly three,000 people have already registered. More than than 6,000 have participated in 2020 while more than than xiv,000 accept participated in the virtual component in 2021.

BCF Corporate Challenge: admission to sports for 3,500 young people

A corporate component is also offered to all those who wish to participate in the Pentathlon des neiges and thus finance the participation of 2,000 students in the School Invitational Tournaments – elementary and high schoolhouse – in improver to helping thousands of young people from underprivileged backgrounds proceeds access to extracurricular sports through the "À l'école, moi j'bouge" program.

Decathlon Virtual Holiday Challenge

The Pentathlon season kicked off on December 18 with the launch of the popular Decathlon Virtual Vacation Challenge. Until January 4, 2022, anybody is invited to share their "exploits" on the Facebook group page in order to participate in the daily depict for great prizes. More than $10,000 in prizes are offered to reward participants.

To observe the complete program and admission the registration forms, visit the Pentathlon des neiges website.

New partners this year

The Pentathlon des neiges is proud to welcome new partners for its 18th edition : BCF Business Lawyers, Videotron, Stadaconé and Décathlon. They bring together the faithful partners who have actively contributed to the success of the event over the years: Eye Am Soins oculaires, Physio Interactive and Canac. The Pentathlon also acknowledges the support of Destination Québec cité, the Urban center of Québec, the Government of Québec, the Authorities of Canada and the National Battlefields Commission, which hosts the outcome on the Plains of Abraham.

About the Pentathlon des neiges

Founded in Lac-Beauport in 2005, the Pentathlon des neiges is presented on the Plains of Abraham since 2008. Sanctioned by Triathlon Quebec, the Pentathlon des neiges is unique and is positioned as the largest winter multisport event in the world. To participate in the Pentathlon des neiges, athletes are called upon to practice different disciplines continuously – cycling, running, cross-country skiing, skating and snowshoeing – either solo, in tandem or every bit a squad. The Pentathlon des neiges is organized by the Pentathlon Group, a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop innovative, high impact sports events that bring people together and provide enriching emotions and experiences, including the Pentathlon des neiges and the Quebec Singletrack Experience.