Racing a 5km race in November was a new experience for me as I don't like the cold .... Yes Canada here.

We got to the parking area after being stuck in some 30 min delay traffic like 2 hours before the 5km race start , but we had plenty of time. Because taking exit off highway for Bromont.

Bus shuttles for the parking area about 10 minutes from race site , on time and things were mooving quite fast.

There was a 20$ shuttle from Montreal to Bromont for those interested . Really nice organisation.

Race pickup ( in boutique course et cie in Granby ) was a cinch and quick ! Both my brother and I had picked up our bibs a few days before the race and this was very well organized .

We had indoor lockers to change before race with washrooms and we could stay warm before the race . It was 2 degrees Celsius when we arrived at 7:30. The organizers also planned child care area ( for 10$ fee) where kids could play safely and with people making sure they are safe while the parents raced their race.

This was my first race since surgery so I wasn't going for a PR but more making sure my body was getting back at the running mode without problems.

My brother was more going for the PR. He is a sub 25 minutes 5km guy.

Race scenery : hills , some flat parts and a mega hill where even the guy opening the race on his bike had to get off the bike to walk up the hill.

Yes the water - Gatorade for 2.5km stand were at the top of the hill. Funny and refreshing.

Finish line was crowded as 30km runners , half marathoners , 10km and 5km people seemed to all arrive at once. They need to work on that part a bit.

Les courses Gourmandes theme races always have nice meal after the race with local products on display which is fantastic. The meal was small bowl of chili , bread , small cheese stick and beer or wine. The bowl of chili was small and I bet 30km runners asked for 2 or 3 ....

Overall 4 out of -5 stars for the ambiance , themed race and participants organizers / volunteers who always add to the ambiance .

Link for next year race; https://events.com/r/fr_CA/registration/demi-marathon-des-microbrasseries-bromont-november-23393