Run Info
Run Day Schedule
| 7:00–8:00am | 5km Packet Pickup at Complex Aquatique |
| 7:00–9:30am | 21km Packet Pickup at Complex Aquatique |
| 8:30am | 5km Start |
| 10:00am | Half-Marathon Start |
| 12:15pm | Awards Ceremony at Complexe Aquatique |
Packet Pickup
Please bring a printout of your registration email confirmation OR a piece of photo ID to packet pickup.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 26, 27 and 28, Boutique Endurance, 6579, rue St-Denis (between Beaubien and St-Zotique). Thursday & Friday: 12pm to 8pm. Saturday: 10am to 4:30pm.
Race Day (only for participants living outside the 514 area code)
- 5km participants: from 7:00am to 8:00am: at Complexe Aquatique (Ste-Hélène Island)
- 21km participants: from 7:00am to 9:30am: at Complexe Aquatique (Ste-Hélène Island)
Mylaps Championchip Pickup
Mylaps BIBTAG Timing system
The Banque Scotia 21k et 5k de Montréal will use the Mylaps BIBTAG Timing system. This means you only have to pick up your BIB at packet-pick-up/registration; this timing chip is embedded in your bib number. On race day, you should wear your bib #/BIBTAG on the front of your shirt. For optimum performance DO NOT bend, fold or mutilate your bibtag! And remember, now it's "NO BIB = NO TIME!"
To read more about the latest technology coming to Canada with the Mylaps BIBTAG and Sportstats Timing company, click here.
BibTag Instructions — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Your timing chip or "bibtag" is placed on the back of your race bib. It must be correctly worn for your race time to be accurately captured.
- Do not remove the "bibtag" or foam spacer from your bib.
- Do not fold your bib or excessively bend or twist the "bibtag".
- Wear your bib on your chest/abdomen. Do not wear on your back, side, leg or arm.
Getting There & Parking
We strongly recommend that participants use public transit to get to the run (metro station Jean-Drapeau is 200m from Complexe Aquatique).
Please plan to arrive early to get parked in plenty of time.
NOTE: when entering Parc Jean Drapeau, use the Jacques Cartier Bridge — the Concorde Bridge will close to traffic at 7:50am so that organizers can secure the course for the race.
- Pont Jacques-Cartier: available all day
- Pont de la Concorde: will close to traffic at 7:50am
Course & Maps
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Half-Marathon Course
The start will be near the Parterre on Ste-Helene Island of Parc Jean-Drapeau. The runners will do a loop on Ste-Helene Island, then they will run on Notre-Dame Island (Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit and Olympic Bassin) and come back to finish at the Complexe Aquatique.
5km Course
The race starts near the metro station on Ste-Helene Island of Parc Jean-Drapeau. From there, the route moves across the Cosmos Bridge onto Notre-Dame Island. Runners will do a lap on the Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit before heading back across the Cosmos Bridge towards the finish in behind the Complexe Aquatique.
Course Restrictions
For the safety of all runners and walkers participating in our events, NO STROLLERS/BABY JOGGERS are allowed in the races.
Time limit
Because of security and logistics reasons, the time limit to complete the 21.1km course is 3 hours. We can not guarantee support to any runners after this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Finisher Medals
Marvellous finisher's medals for the Banque Scotia 21k and 5k de Montreal will be distributed again this year. The perfect running reward! Preview coming soon!
Customize your Banque Scotia 21k de Montreal or 5k medal with your very own name and finishing time! Pre-order your engraved iTab online on our registration page or here if you've already registered. On completion of the Race, you will receive your iTaB by mail, which fits neatly into a recess on your Medal.
Water & Gatorade
Water and Gatorade available at the Start, on the course (3.4, 5.5, 9, 10.7, 13.5, 15, 16, 18 km) and at the Finish Line.
Baggage Check
Located inside Complexe Aquatique (Ste-Helene Island) near packet pick-up.
Donations to check your bag in are welcome but are not mandatory. The money donated at baggage check will go directly to the 3 Featured Charities.
Toilets, Lockers & Showers
TOILETS — Available at the Complexe Aquatique (Ste-Helene Island), at all the water stations and at the start line.
Individual lockers and showers available in downstairs locker rooms at no charge. Please bring your own key or combination lock if you wish to use lockers. Lockers are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Race organizers are not responsible for personal items left in lockers.