5KM BougeBouge Montreal underground : event description
BougeBouge presents an indoor running event that follows Montreal's underground pedestrian network. The main distance is 5 km; the event listing also shows a 5 km walk and a 1 km option in the ticketing section.
The route passes through many named locations in the underground network, including Les Cours Mont‑Royal, Carrefour Industrielle Alliance (start), Place Montréal Trust, Montreal Eaton Centre, McGill metro station, Promenades Cathédrale, Place Ville Marie, Central Station, 1000 De La Gauchetière, Place Bonaventure, World Trade Centre, Victoria metro station, Palais des congrès and Complexe Desjardins (finish). A refill station is available at the 3 km mark near the World Trade Centre fountain; no cups will be provided.
Logistics include two cloakrooms with limited spaces (120 spots at Carrefour Industrielle Alliance and a cloakroom at Complexe Desjardins) and bib pickup at IGA Marché Verreault et Normandeau, Place Desjardins on the designated pre-event days; exceptions can be requested. Medals must be collected at bib pickup; unclaimed medals will be recycled. Stairs must be climbed and descended one step at a time and mechanical escalators are prohibited.
Registration shows a price range from $22.00 to $42.00, group discounts (10% for 5–9 tickets, 15% for 10+), a platform fee of $2.95 plus 3%, and possible higher fees for late registration. Timing is provided by Sportstats and results are classified by age category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Official event page: https://www.bougebouge.com/en/shop/events/indoor-race/2027-5km-bougebouge-montreal-underground/
Details
Date: 14 février 2027
Start Time: 08h45
End Time: 10h30
Address: Carrefour IA (foire alimentaire)
Contact Details: 977 Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 4W3
Schedule
- 7:00 a.m Athlete welcome * Red and *Yellow - Carrefour IA (Industrielle Alliance)
- 8:00 a.m. Stacking of the * Red: less than 29 minutes and *Yellow 30-34 minutes - Carrefour IA
- 7:45 a.m. Athlete welcome of the * Bleu and *Green - in cours Mont Royale
- 8:45 a.m. Stacking of the * Blue 35-45 minutes and * Green 46+ minutes - Carrefour IA
- 8:45 a.m. Start for 1KM at palais des Congres
- 10 h 00 Remise de prix Top 3 H\F
- *The time limit to complete the 5 km intergenerational walk is 1 hour.
BougeBouge 5km Montreal Underground
Explore Montreal’s Underground Pedestrian Network, known as the RÉSO, covering an expansive 32 kilometers of tunnels since 2004. This intricate underground city seamlessly connects various office buildings, residential complexes, shopping centers, universities, luxury homes, and hotels. Serving as a hub for diverse businesses, it is estimated that nearly 12% of all downtown core businesses are located within this underground expanse. Beyond its commercial significance, Montreal’s underground network provides a sheltered haven for shopping, offering a wide array of restaurants and stores ranging from high-end to budget-friendly options.
In this expansive indoor labyrinth, participants of the 5km run will traverse Les Cours Mont-Royal, Crossroads IA (Industrial Alliance), Place Montreal Trust, Montreal Eaton Centre, McGill Metro Station, Promenades Cathédrale, Place Ville Marie, Central Station, 1000 De La Gauchetière, EXO, Place Bonaventure, World Trade Center, Victoria Metro Station, Jacques-Parizeau Building, Palais des congrès de Montréal, and Complexe Guy-Favreau before concluding their journey at Complexe Desjardins. Experience the unique blend of exercise and exploration while avoiding the harsh Quebec winter conditions.
Who is BougeBouge?
A non-profit organization founded and directed by two-time Olympian in triathlon Kathy Tremblay. The mission of our organization is to prevent the physical dropout of teenagers, young families and retirees by bringing together active living actors in the communities. All of our initiatives are based on the principle
