Endurance Race
Get Moving for the Cause
Get ready for a major challenge with the Leucan Ultramarathon Endurance component! This race is designed for athletes who seek to test their limits by taking part in a unique endurance event with a peloton of over 350 people.
Form a team of eight participants and take part in a 32-hour relay event in which each member must maintain a minimum pace of 6 min/km for the entire duration of the course through the magnificent Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Challenge Date: May 29-30, 2025
Where: Throughout Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Formula: 32 hours of relay racing, at a minimum pace of 6min/km
- Minimum fundraising: $500 per participant
- Includes: Sweater, shorts, cap and medal
- Age requirement: You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the Endurance component of the Ultramarathon.
Below are the links to the participants’ meetings
Meeting 1 – General information
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Meeting 2 – Technical questions/answers (donations, equipment, etc.)
Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Meeting 3 – Detailed information for D-Day
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Before we begin…
Whether this is your first time or sixteenth year participating in the Leucan Ultramarathon, here are a few reminders on how to collect donations.
How can I collect donations for the event?
Online, via your fundraising page (recommended): After completing your registration, a secure fundraising web page will be automatically created. You will receive a link by email that you can customize and share. Donors will receive a tax receipt by email automatically, so you don’t have to fill out a donation form.
Cash or cheque: Although we recommend online donations, cash and cheques are also accepted. Remember not to make an online donation in your name for these amounts to avoid any legal issues. A tax receipt will be issued for all donations of $20 or more or upon request.
- Cash:
- All types of bills and coins are accepted.
- Check:
- Must be made payable to Leucan
- Ensure the issue date does not exceed six months
Other types of donation : Certain situations may require adapting the way donations are submitted. For example, some businesses may request an invoice to formalize their contribution. The following options are available in such cases:
- Bank Transfer
- Request via email: lorie-anne.lapointe@leucan.qc.ca
- Please Provide the following information:
- Participant’s name
- Name of the event they are participating in (e.g., Leucan Ultramarathon)
- Donor’s name
- Donation amount
- Invoicing
- Request via email: lorie-anne.lapointe@leucan.qc.ca
- Please Provide all necessary information for issuing the invoice:
- Company or individual name
- Mailing address
- Phone number
What should I do with cash or cheque donations?
A donation collection form is required for all cash or check donations. This form helps identify donors and their contact details to issue tax receipts.
Ways to Submit Your Donations:
- By Mail: 475 Boul. Talbot, Chicoutimi, QC, G7H 4A3
- Important: Include the participant’s name and event (e.g., Leucan Ultramarathon) in the envelope.
- In-Person at the Chicoutimi Office:
- Drop the envelope under the office door.
- Important: Include the participant’s name and event in the envelope.
- By Appointment at the Leucan Office in Chicoutimi with Lorie-Anne:
- Email: lorie-anne.lapointe@leucan.qc.ca
- Phone: 418-602-3385 ext. 9202
How does the tax receipt work?
Important Donation Submission Rules
For Activities Benefiting the Leucan Ultramarathon :
- Donations must be submitted to the Leucan office.
- It is strictly forbidden – and illegal – to transfer an amount via bank transfer and add it to your personal fundraising total. These donations:
- Are not eligible for a tax receipt.
- Do not come directly from the person adding them to their fundraising, creating compliance issues.
For an Exchange of Goods and Services (e.g., Product Sales, Contests, etc.)
- A tax receipt cannot be issued for a donation made in exchange for a good or service.
In such cases, do not complete the donation form
Is there an age requirement to participate in the Leucan Ultramarathon?
For the Endurance component of the Leucan Ultramarathon, participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Tips, tricks and best practices
The Leucan team will support you throughout your fundraiser. Here are some tips to get you started!
Learn more about Leucan and its mission
Get to know the Association and its services in order to clearly explain to your donors the impact of their contributions. Leucan’s mission is based on five pillars:
- Fighting the disease and improving treatments
- Comforting, informing, guiding
- Reducing physical and psychological suffering
- Break isolation and contribute to well-being
- Helping financially
Prioritize online collection
While it is possible to collect donations in cash or by cheque, online collection makes it easier to manage tax receipts and avoid the risks associated with cash. In addition, this method allows for transparent tracking of contributions, thus strengthening donors’ confidence in the Association to keep them informed of the use of funds.
Online platforms also offer customization options, allowing donors to add messages, which promotes stronger engagement. Finally, online collection helps reduce environmental impact by reducing the use of paper for checks and receipts, while allowing donations to be processed quickly and efficiently.
Customize your fundraising page
Encourage more donations by making your page your own. Here’s how:
- Add a custom image.
- Write a personal message.
- Make a donation to your own page to inspire others to follow suit.
🔹 You must be logged in to manage your page.
Talk to your friends and family about your involvement
Whether in person or on social media, share your participation with your loved ones and explain why you support Leucan.
Start your fundraising by making a personal donation
Making a personal first donation shows your commitment and will encourage others to follow you.
Increase your fundraising goal
If you reach your goal, congratulations! Increase it in your page settings to motivate more donors.
Boost your fundraising with our tools
Whether you want to organize an activity to support your fundraising or simply optimize your presence on social networks, here are the tools we offer you to guarantee the success of your initiative:
Digital tools
Ask for digital social media tools and customizable posters to promote your fundraiser:
- Social media post (text and visual)
- Social Media Banner
- Visual for poster to print
- QR code
- Email Signature
- Share your needs with us!
Use Leucan’s equipment on the day of your event
Leucan can provide promotional material to enrich your activity for the benefit of your fundraiser:
- Cardboard donation box
- Balloons, tattoos and stickers
- Giant Arch
- Giant cheque
- Kiosk
- Banner (beachflag)
- Banner
- Promotional items to be sold for the benefit of Leucan (sweaters, caps, pencils, etc.)
- Sales tools (petty cash, price display, donation box)
Contact us to reserve your equipment!
Leucan assistance and support
The Leucan team is here to help you. Whether you have questions about tax receipts, the use of the online collection platform or the tools available, do not hesitate to contact Lorie-Anne for personalized support.
Email: lorie-anne.lapointe@leucan.qc.ca
Phone : 418-602-3385 ext. 9202
Frequently asked questions about the fundraising page
How do I access my fundraising page or my team’s fundraising page?
You have two options to access your page:
Option 1: Use the links provided during registration
- Look for the registration confirmation email.
- Open the email and locate the links provided
- Click the link to your personal or team page.
Option 2: Search for your name in the list of participants
- Go to the participant search page.
- Select the “Teams” or “Participants” tab depending on whether you are looking for your team page or your personal page.
- Enter your name in the search bar and click on the search magnifying glass to find your page.
Click “See Details” next to your name in the search results to go to your personal or team page.
How do I manage and edit my personal fundraising page?
You have two options for editing your page:
Option 1: Via the Participant Center
- Ensure you’re logged in to your profile before accessing any settings or pages.
- Go to the “Participant Center” at the top.
- From the menu on the left, select “Page Settings.”
Option 2: Directly from your fundraising page
- Ensure you’re logged in to your profile before accessing any settings or pages.
- Click on the “Manage my page” button in the top right.
- From the menu on the left, select “Page Settings.”
Editable elements:
- Enable the option to display the fundraising page in both languages.
- Page Name
- Collection Purpose
- Custom Link
- Page Description
- Photo or video of the page
How do I manage and edit my team page?
(Only team captains can edit their team page)
You have two options:
Option 1: Via the Participant Center
- Make sure you’re logged in to your profile.
- Go to the “Participant Center” at the top.
- Click on the “Teams” tab and click on the team you are looking for.
- From the left menu, select “Team Settings.“
Option 2: Directly from your team page
- Make sure you’re logged in to your profile.
- Click on the “Manage my team” button in the top right.
- From the menu on the left, select “Page Settings.”
How do I add a cash or cheque donation to my fundraising page?
- Make sure you’re logged in to your profile.
- From the “Participant Center“, select your page under the “Personal Pages” tab.
- In the left menu, click on “Offline Donations” and choose “Add Donation“.
- Fill in all the fields and click “Save“.
Important: Complete the fundraising form for all cash or cheque donations. Send the form to your Leucan contact to issue tax receipts.
How Do I Cancel a Participant or Team’s Registration?
To cancel a registration, please email Lorie-Anne at lorie-anne.lapointe@leucan.qc.ca. she will provide the necessary instructions based on yout specific situation.
How Does Participant Kit Distribution Work?
Once the participant kits are ready, each team captain must pick up all the kits for their team or designate someone to do so.
- Only one person per team is allowed to pick up the kits for all team members.
- No size exchanges will be made at pickup.
- No kits will be shipped by mail.
If you’re unable to pick up the kits as outlined, we can discuss alternative options on a case-by-case basis. Please notify us by email if this applies to you.
Organizing Committee
Equipment included
Get a shirt, shorts and a cap when you partake in the Endurance race!