Running One of Canada’s Toughest Races - QUEBEC MEGA TRAIL 100

New for 2021, the 100 mile course has over 6,500 metres of elevation gain, taking runners from the banks of the St. Lawrence River to the top of Mont-Saint-Anne through beautiful boreal forests and technical single track trails. While Quebec might be known for its extremely cold temperatures in the winter, in the summer runners could expect heat and humidity. My girlfriend Audrée and I couldn't pass up the chance to run what would prove to be one of the most challenging races in Canada.
Event drone footage courtesy of Loup-William Théberge.
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[@MR-dr5nc]

Have to say it’s refreshing to watch a running documentary that isn’t full of overly dramatic “inspiring” “blessed” music and framing. You do a great job of letting the footage speak for itself and instill a balanced set of emotions.

[@ak8990]

I second this!!!

[@Rixhie76]

Audree’s honesty about her butt crack maintenance will keep me coming back to your channel again and again Jeff.

[@Seanonyoutube]

Her parents helped her with it 💀

[@huongsiegel6737]

I love Audree's commentary about her emotions throughout the race. You can anything physically if you have the right mindset. Her commentaries were real and honest. Bravo Audree! ❤

[@HVCollective]

Wow what an incredible effort from Audree. Can we take a second to acknowledge she run her first 100miler! Incredible, upbeat all the way. She should be really proud

[@JeffPelletier]

Totally incredible indeed, great execution.

[@RealGood10]

Honestly, one of the best running videos on YT. The history lesson and Quebec city tour was the cherry on top. Well done, the tourism board owes you big!!

[@RealGood10]

Oh yeah, congrats on the fantastic finishes!

[@JeffPelletier]

Wow, thank you!

[@sebastianajulia7459]

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[@unkreativnet]

120k in "The Energy Level might have dropped". Yeah. Mine to zero. 100km before that point. What a run and thanks for the wonderful video :-)

[@ContentsMayDiffer]

You have a rare gift when it comes to telling long form stories.

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@MrBrownie77]

How have I only just found this channel. The footage and the commentary from you both during the race was spot on. Not over the top but just describing what you’re doing, how you’re feeling and reacting to the situation. All done with a smile. Top quality stuff subscribed.

[@iamamish]

People who haven't lived in humid climes really underestimate the effect that high humidity can have. I have lived in both Phoenix AZ and Cleveland, Ohio, and I'll take Phoenix at 100 degrees F over Cleveland at 80 F when it is humid. As you said, it really robs your body of the ability to cool itself.

[@Seanonyoutube]

I’m thankful that I got into running when I lived in Hawaii, now everywhere else feels easy, well except florida lol

[@PawelBanaszak]

Incredible film!!! Huge congrats for Audree for not only her first 100 miler, first win but also for shooting so much content on the way :) It's so inspiring to see you two pull this one off together with the support of Audree's family. Thanks for the Quebec and history topping. To me that's what makes your films unique - it's not just the running, but the nature, the places and the people. When I saw you walk up these stairs I wondered how was it climbing down ;) Thanks for taking us to that amazing place!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much! I've been trying to incorporate more of the backstory of an area into my films. Glad to hear you enjoy it.

[@wissywassy]

Very belated congratulations to Audree. Very happy to see her succeeded.

[@pauldube5364]

This is some top notch filming. Those drone shots of the river crossing were incredible. No clue how you do all that and run 100 miles. Congrats to both of you on epic performances

[@mistymountains360]

Im lovin it , the last few weeks ive been catching these when i could and loving the running ,the scenery ,the content is spot on for me and you make a great narrator also ,keep running and keep these coming ,thank you ❤

[@bartosztadeusz2171]

I've got only smile on my face at the end of this film. Merci beaucoup!

[@stephanfrion2805]

french, my native language that I dont speak anymore ... feel like I'm forgetting it a bit ... and dont even think I would know what to say to another runner in french in a race ... chapeau bas Monsieur Pelletier ! tres impressionant

[@alfiecurnow7429]

Thank you KZbin algorithm for bringing me these amazing running docs! Fantastic and well edited video

[@JusReloaded]

This just happened to pop up on my timeline. How didn’t I know about this race? This was amazing to watch!!!

[@janeperry4362]

Totally awesome: the film, two North Van runners and the whole Quebec connection for the Pelletiers and LaFrenières! Great job in all respects - merci beaucoup!

[@francoisxavieraube365]

Being from Quebec, your filming, editing and overall appreciation for the province made me really happy and proud. Great film making! And the historic part at the end was really awesome😁

[@lucianoprea3619]

One of my favorites movies on your channel, I like that you included so much about the community around, not only the race and running! Many thanks Jeff!

[@JeffPelletier]

Awesome, happy to hear that. I was trying something a little different with this one.

[@Quickfistazor]

I love Mega Trail, the only place eating a Snickers as a breakfast is not only tolerated, but recommended. Congrats to the both of You. Félicitations pour votre classement, les efforts ont été récompensés !

[@pasadenaphil8804]

As someone whose family traces back to the very first 50 families to settle Quebec and who spoke only French until I was 8 years old, this film evoked a lot of childhood memories. My mother grew up on a farm near Riviere du Loup and we visited there a couple of times when I was a child. Good memories. Great video too. I've also been a runner all of my life and still get in 1300-1500 miles a year. I just can't get enough of these videos and this was one of the best. Good work!

[@mthuthuzelimsobantu5546]

Deadset the best race report/docco I've watched on any platform! Incredible insight into what it must have been like for you 2. Cracking stuff!

[@bummbummkrach4356]

Sooo nice to watch. Also super cool to see audreé's perspective.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peaksandpaws]

Damn!!! What a film! I don't even know where to start... oh wait, I do: HOLY CR*P, Audrée!! I can't believe you won your first 100-miler! That is so freaking awesome! Congrats, to you as well, Jeff! 8th place is pretty damn good! Ok, that's enough exclamation marks. Haha... That race looked really cool. Very pretty, great landscapes. And then you finish the film with a little history lesson on the Pelletiers and Lafrenières? I totally loved it. I had no idea actually, how beautiful Quebec is. I may have to put that on my travel to-do list. :) Either way... Fantastic film, Jeff! I always get excited when you put one out! :)

[@Microgoon]

Jeff, thank you for the amazing videos. I started running a couple months ago due to circumstances in my life that required me to gain mental clarity. These videos are not just inspiration but they are full of life, I’m tearing up as I write this watching your guys’ journey, knowing next year I will tackle my first 100 miler. These videos give me the vision of myself finishing and wanting to gain that feeling. So thank you..

[@mattabbott6303]

Well done Jeff and huge congrats to Audree! Y’all are a power couple - super inspiring.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Matt!

[@dertodeshorst6294]

Wow! Also at 59:50 the sportsmanship. Just astounding how much this is like a community wishing eachother the best. The Music and the Video. Just Wow, i nearly cried. It inspired me as well! I am 18 running Half Marathon at the moment. The beauty of the nature, the endurance of the body, the fight with and against yourself. It showed me what is possible(theoreticly of course).

[@sunnyescher9714]

Wow, how coool is that!!! Audree ran on the podiums first place. Soooo stoked for you both! Big congratulations and greetings from Europe ☺️

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@dbk81]

How cruel to show me poutine at 9:40pm, 🤤 Such a great docu on your race Quebec adventure. Thank you 🙏🏼 or should I say “merci”.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks David! Now you’ve got me thinking about poutine again too.

[@dannyjacobs6734]

Congratulations Audree on the win! Well, congrats to both! You guys made this feat look way too easy! Amazing!

[@aaronsmith2929]

What the heck! I’m amazed by your videos. So well made. I was so happy for Audree!

[@willneverforgets3341]

Love that Québecois accent! Nice mix of run + heritage tracing!

[@connectedots]

Running in Canada forests and hills at night, I would not feel that comfortable with all animals that possess danger, like bears. You did great!

[@ultrarnr4454]

LOL. You people give me a good laugh.

[@frederiqueminderhoud5113]

I truly like how you chop up the long goal in short chunks of 10 or 20 km. And celebrating each chunk. I also works for me. Great movie, very inspiring - loving to play in the outdoors

[@JeffPelletier]

It’s the only way! Glad you enjoyed the film and thanks for the comment.

[@gabrieldenoury5863]

Beautiful video and félicitations Audrée. Just getting into trail running in Australia and this footage from my native Québec brought back memories of lusher trails. Could almost smell it!!

[@giorgossifnos1]

I'm looking to find a KZbin channel like yours, but I can not find anything like this. Probably the most beautiful runners channel I've seen. Once again you made a great video. Fantastic landscapes, very nice description! Thanks for sharing the video. :) :) :) :) :)

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@emma-eventing]

major congrats to you both!! Audree - omg you won!!!! and with your whole family there too!! ahhh what a feeling! tho, lol, it seems cruel that they made you step up onto that giant podium after all that haha... srsly tho, beautiful film, i love the perspective you both share about your insane dedication to a punishing sport. and.... omg that porcupine, what they climb TREES?!

[@peaksandpaws]

Haha... I had the exact same thought about that podium! :D Very cruel!

[@patxtx_runs]

Québec Tourism should hire you ahaha! Great movie and thank you for showing my beautiful city like this! Merci Jeff :)

[@stewthebassman]

Yes I agree, what a phenomenonal effort, both the race and the film. Makes me so proud to be a Quebecer!

[@mpelletier62]

Also happy for the history part at the end, distant cousin of our ancestor Guillaume Pelletier that came to The QC region in 1942

[@CanadianSledDog]

I just fell in love with this sport. Me and my husky puppy are about to start training for this today. Thanks for that.

[@jeffletendre5025]

My brother is doing this race in 3 weeks! What a gem of information this video is!! Wow great job guys and thanks for uploading this!

[@johanneslaidig1647]

That was a great movie indeed. It made me feel I was there on the trails with you & in Quebéc, too - congratulatoins to Audrée and many thanks Jeff for this awesome film!

[@theroadnottakentravel]

That region of Quebec is one of the most beautiful in Canada-amazing film and cinematography Jeff!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! It really is a beautiful region.

[@sigmatau8231]

the quality of this docu is 1st class. Congrags

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you!

[@marie-clauderoy9464]

Thank you for representing QMT so well! Once again your film-documentary is so well done

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Marie-Claude, glad you feel that way.

[@SteveLahaie]

33:25 Audrée throw in a little swear in French and its replace by "wow" in English. Love it. I really enjoy drop bad description thx. Great video

[@JeffPelletier]

hah, thanks.

[@isabellel4306]

I love everything about this documentary. The editing is perfect -- not one boring moment and I really feel I have a good grasp on the terrain -- except I suspect that for the average runner, it would be 100x more difficult. I guess it is largely hinted at when we learn that only about half of participants finished the race. But Jeff and Audree run with such grace. Also (and I'm resisting using ALL CAPS), the drone shots are incredible!!! I'm such a fan!

[@nicolasmachado447]

What an amazing film you have done. Litteraly one of the best i have ever seen ´bout trail running. Loved it

[@LibanganTV_24]

Hi sir! Thank you for sharing, You inspired me not only to be a better runner but also to better person. Bless you

[@alanshrimpton6787]

Well worth the watch. Congrats on the win and 8th is nothing to sneeze at. Well done for both of you. Enjoyed the tour after. As I get older I realise alot of family history is lost. Glad you know yours.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Alan!

[@MattShubert]

Just a stellar race film, not much I can say that hasn't been said in other comments. Absolutely love the cross-cutting between you two on your own personal journeys during the day, so cool to watch the two simultaneous perspectives that inevitably intersect.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Matt, this one was particularly challenging but also really fun to edit.

[@Bryanoconnor61]

Great running from both of you!! Inspirational

[@pilotcirwin]

Amazing. Nice work Jeff and Audree! You're an inspiration.

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@SeeChadRun]

This is amazing Jeff! Great film, scenery, story, and race! I enjoyed every minute of this video!!!

[@MrWuHailong]

By far the best ever trail running documentary I've watched, the people, the landscape, the music, the emotion and love, all touched my soul so badly, can't wait to continue my trail running training tomorrow in Shawka hump, U.A.E., haha.😄

[@garyloosemore2690]

Another fabulous film Jeff! Congrats to both of you on your races! I love how you included historical and cultural aspects into a running film. Quote of the film goes to Audree - after 20 hours and 104 km of running, "This climb is very gnarly, maybe I'm just tired." Oh and poutine is everywhere these days but somehow always tastes better in Quebec.

[@JeffPelletier]

It's all about the cheese curds from Quebec! Thanks Gary.

[@mortonmedia]

This was one hour very well spent, cheers guys

[@garthhume]

One of my favourite running videos

[@marienixon148]

Enjoyed this a lot. Great seeing the on-course action from both of you!

[@jimkwan1807]

Well done! Thank you for sharing your experience and making this video.

[@dannyjacobs6734]

1:05:10 Sadly, my knowledge of Canada, Quebec, and pountin comes from Jim Gaffigan's stand up comedy talking about Canada in "The Pale Tourist"! 😁

[@PAScott]

Loved this film. One of your best. I wonder how many noticed the "Fuck la Mode' sign you passed while eating ice cream. Made me smile.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! Good catch 😉

[@KingdomArmor]

Absolutely loved coming along on both of your journeys. Keep up the great work you are doing to promote and inspire this sport.

[@tesswarner6582]

Loved this video. Enjoyed the perspective from both of you.

[@ruanbotha7512]

Hi Jeff, watched this video after you talked about it in your 2022 goals video - must say I absolutely love the double take - following the two of you on the same race is very enjoyable and insightful!

[@gitaerram5116]

Wonderful stuff as usual. Thank you both for another fascinating film.

[@thesampsota]

10 minutes in an I love it already. I just love your films Jeff! Plus I love Quebec and I now really want to do that one some day. Thanks man!

[@runitmj]

Awesome video Jeff! Great narration, filming while racing & winning Audrée! You two are wild

[@jenniferraquelalvarez5800]

Wow! Awesome! Alot of great advice! Congratulations!

[@elizabethcoleman9992]

Oh my goodness! We were there getting ready to do our first 80k and saw you both taking a photo before going off to the bus for the start and said 'they look like pros'. So awesome! And happy to hear you say it is one of the hardest races as we found it quite challenging but were so happy it was our first! Great to know we saw you guys 😀

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

What a race! beautiful but some tough sections indeed. Very good start for Audree first 100 miler.

[@markkennedy6366]

Another great video Jeff, congratulations Audree'

[@TheSuperDizor]

Why I just discovered this channel? Awesome!! thank you

[@susanwiggins6309]

A beautiful view of a beautiful region - glad to have found this video! Thanks Jeff and Congratulations to you both on a great race.

[@videoscivici]

Special connection with Quebec... love you video and congrats for you race guys!

[@grahamlloyd2838]

Jeff and Audree....this is a great video. Thank you so much for posting. The video is very informative.

[@helenlebel6948]

Really enjoyed the journey! Also - great drone shots - what a beautiful area!!

[@jeanfortier6859]

Thank you for this great film Jeff! It's awesome to see the inside of QMT by two exceptional trail runners. So glad that you put a part on Quebec City which is a must to visit when coming at QMT.

[@lou36heron87]

great race and dedication and effort and congrats to you both! another great job of taking us on a cool adventurous challenge! so happy for Audree!

[@erikaoakes6388]

Loved the video! ! Very Inspiring! Massive congrats to you both from Sydney! 👏

[@trailsofanoldrunner]

Great performances and a great film! Thanks for sharing

[@ianbritton7534]

Audree congratulations on a sterling effort. Amazing result. Congratulations Jeff. Thank you both for taking the time to share your journeys.

[@alinfeies]

Congrats Audree! Nice race and Jeff, that was another nice video you made. Keep up the good job guys!

[@silverdesk72]

Fantastic video. I loved following along with you. The extra material was amazing too.

[@paulpurves484]

Inspirational videos really enjoyed watching .

[@beeclimbing9954]

Great film (as always), thank you! Congratulations to you both and wow, Audrée, incredibly well done to place 1st on your first 100 miler (and whilst doing some filming as well)! As others have said, it was also nice to see some context of Quebec and hear a bit more about both your families :-)

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you so much!

[@BluefirephoenixJen]

The humidity this year has been unreal in the Maritimes and QC. But we are having a great shoulder season. I went camping last weekend and am treking this weekend. We were swimming in the ocean and it was beautiful and warm thanks to the Hurricane pushing up some tropical water for us. to delight in.

[@markblackwell5324]

Great job Audree. Great job both of you. You guys make it look easy.

[@asenhtsan1813]

I live in Montreal & watching this trail run put a smile on my face. What an adventure and beautiful views. Trail season is on!

[@jean-baptistedavid6686]

Great video and congrats to both of you for your amazing performances. Love from France

[@derricksy]

Never know a running video can be that interesting. great production and big congratz to the lady!

[@konnorjames5615]

Hey man I just stumbled upon your video and I am beyond impressed by the both of you.

[@ivanmillar675]

Well done to you both! incredible video and an awesome narrative all set in such a beautiful and inspiring location!!

[@k3vinkslau]

Congratulations to you both on your 8th and 1st placing! Awesome race and still have time to capture amazing video footages 👍

[@carni6319]

You two are amazing.

[@bongrobs]

awesome awesome run & film ... thank u :)

[@rileymaynor]

Your videos are motivation for me to stay off the couch a little more each day! lol Your journey has been extremely inspiring ❤

[@albertoguerradelima5566]

Perfect! One of the best ultra trail videos I've watched. Pre-race tips on food and gear; different points of view of the race you two got; soundtrack; images edition; organization of the race crew. Congratulations!