- Kilimanjaro Climb - 2012
- Everest Base Camp Climb - 2012
- Choquequirao Trek (Peru) - 2013
- Walk through Cinque Terre (Italy) – 2013
- Walk on the Great Wall of China - 2013
- Kilimanjaro Climb (Tanzania) – 2013
- Lausanne Marathon (Switzerland) - 2013
- Paris Marathon – 2012
- The Way of St. James - 2012
- Biking Trek from Jasper to Banff - 2012
- Project Mera 2012 (A la carte Challenge)
- Jungfrau Marathon (Switzerland) 2012 – (“À la Carte” Challenge)
Lausanne Marathon (Switzerland) - 2013
October 24, 2013 - October 28, 2013
Contact us by telephone at 1 888 766 2262, ext. 229 or by email at CRSChallenge@src-crs.ca
The marathon, a foot race covering a distance of 42.195 km, is the second longest distance competition in the Olympic Games (the longest being the 50-km walk). This sporting event, the brainchild of French philosopher Michel Bréal, was first conceived for the 1896 Olympics in Athens to commemorate Greek messenger Phidippides’ run from Marathon to Athens to proclaim Greece's victory over Persia in 490 B.C. What stories our marathon runners will have to tell their respective heroes!
Here are the details about this Challenge:
The first Marathon was held in Lausanne in 1993, as part of the inauguration of the Olympic Museum. The route chosen along the Riviera to Vevey, it would be the race that would connect Pierre de Coubertin to Charlie Chaplin. Increasingly popular with runners, the Lausanne Marathon has passed the symbolic threshold of 10 000 participants in 2009.
Itinerary
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Itinerary
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Day 1
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October 24, 2013
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Montreal – Geneva
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Day 2
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October 25, 2013
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Geneva – Lausanne (Visit of Lausanne and free day)
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Day 3
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October 26, 2013
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Free day (Orientation tour of the route)
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Day 4
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October 27, 2013
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Day of the MARATHON
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Day 5
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October 28, 2013 |
Lausanne – Geneva – Montreal
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Advantages
Participants will benefit from the dedicated support of qualified professionals while they prepare for the expedition.
What's included
- Regular round-trip airfare from Montreal to Geneva
- Round-trip transportation between the airport and hotel by private bus
- Accommodations at the 3* City Hotel or a similar hotel (double occupancy).
- Guided tour of Lausanne with a local guide.
- Meals (According to the itinerary), including a “Farewell” dinner.
- Metro pass for the duration of the stay
- Travel agency tour guide during the trip
Fundraising
To take part in this expedition, participants must raise a minimum of $6,000.
Information sessions
The next sessions will take place on:
- Tuesday, June 12, 2012
- Wednesday, July 11, 2012
If you wish to attend a session, please contact us by email or by phone at 514 861-9227 or toll-free at 1 888 766-2262, ext. 229. Please note, information sessions are held in French only. If this is a problem, please let us know and we would be happy to make alternate arrangements.
Participants and heroes
Each participant must pair-up with a cancer hero who will be his source of inspiration and motivation as he prepares to take on his challenge. If you would like to participate but do not know a cancer hero, let us know; we will be happy to pair you with someone who will inspire you to successfully complete your Challenge.
Information
Contact us at 514 861-9227 or (toll-free) 1 888 766-2262, ext. 229.
