The DMG race or Demi Marathon de Granby , Qc was he 8th year event in 2014.

It is in the prime season of autumn foliage in the Eastern townships which makes it fantastic scenery.

The organization is top notch and the race offers distances for all racers , kids 1km , 2km , 5km ,10 km and half marathon.

You can pick up your bib the day before which helps everyone relax before the official race on race day.

There s a big parking parking at the zoo which is nearby and bus shuttles with bring the runners to the event in no time.

There is the chalet of the skaters where runners can change and bathrooms and where they can leave their bags as they are all checked and secure.

Plenty of outside chemical toilets for runners , no wait time and ti's true.

Race organization and volunteers are pretty involved and cheering is guaranteed.

The runners who choose the 10k or 21 km get to run aaround the Boivin Lake and the view is awesome.

The race price includes technical shirt , race , and a great pasta meal after and beer or wine and a great band playing for you.

Next race is October 1st 2017 , don't miss it : http://www.dmg.ca/dmg%205km.html