Race Purse

Defi des Couleurs MSA

October 10-11, 2026 · Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC, Canada
Defi des Couleurs
Combined Prize Money
$26,767
CA$38,000 local
2 distances · on the line

MSA Uphill 5K

October 10, 2026
$12,679
CA$18,000 local
on the line

Per gender (men & women paid equally)

WMRA World Cup

1st place
$1,761CA$2,500
2nd place
$1,057CA$1,500
3rd place
$704CA$1,000
4th place
$493CA$700
5th place
$352CA$500
6th place
$211CA$300
7th place
$141CA$200
8th place
$70CA$100

Canadian Championships

1st place
$845CA$1,200
2nd place
$423CA$600
3rd place
$282CA$400
  • •Prize money stacks across tiers: an athlete can earn World Cup, Canadian, and (Classic only) Quebec money at the same race.
  • •Men and women are paid equally at every level.
  • •No poles allowed at any point for podium or prize eligibility. Poles are permitted in the open waves but forfeit any podium or prize.
  • •Canadian Championship podium and medals require a valid competitive license from a provincial or territorial federation affiliated with Athletics Canada, plus Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
  • •Athletes are subject to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) and may be tested. Prize money is paid about a month after the event, pending anti-doping clearance.

MSA Classic Up/Down 15K

October 11, 2026
$14,088
CA$20,000 local
on the line

Per gender (men & women paid equally)

WMRA World Cup

1st place
$1,761CA$2,500
2nd place
$1,057CA$1,500
3rd place
$704CA$1,000
4th place
$493CA$700
5th place
$352CA$500
6th place
$211CA$300
7th place
$141CA$200
8th place
$70CA$100

Canadian Championships

1st place
$845CA$1,200
2nd place
$423CA$600
3rd place
$282CA$400

Quebec Trail (Coupe QC)

1st place
$352CA$500
2nd place
$211CA$300
3rd place
$141CA$200
  • •Prize money stacks across tiers: an athlete can earn World Cup, Canadian, and Quebec money at the same race.
  • •Men and women are paid equally at every level.
  • •No poles allowed at any point for podium or prize eligibility. Poles are permitted in the open waves but forfeit any podium or prize.
  • •Canadian Championship podium and medals require a valid competitive license from a provincial or territorial federation affiliated with Athletics Canada, plus Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
  • •Quebec Trail (Coupe QC) prize money and overall podium are reserved for active members of Viens Courir or Athletisme Quebec holding a valid RAMQ card.
  • •Athletes are subject to the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) and may be tested. Prize money is paid about a month after the event, pending anti-doping clearance.