La Foulée Illuminée

Come and join us for free at the new running event in a unique, communal, and festive atmosphere!

With no timing, the Illuminated Run is open to everyone wishing to experience a visual and sensory delight: whether you're new to running or want to enjoy the event with family and friends, discover Frédéric-Back Park at nightfall.

You are encouraged to come run or walk with your lights, luminous indicators (LED lights, glow sticks, and necklaces) and in your most colorful outfits. The TOHU public square will offer fluorescent makeup and a blacklight station so you can capture the moment and take photos.

Once your run is complete, continue your evening until 11 pm with the Afrotonik DJ collective under the Escapade marquee.

You can help TOHU keep this event free by donating here.

Discover the schedule:

5 pm: Event opening with a range of fun activities at the TOHU site and BAHUT, our outdoor bistro restaurant.
7:15 pm: Speech and warm-up.
7:30 pm: Start of the 5km walk.
7:45 pm: Speeches and warm-up.
8 pm: Start of the 2km run-walk
8:15 pm: Speeches and warm-up.
8:30 pm: Start of the 5km run.
9:30 pm: Presentation of attendance awards.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your event starts.

Explore the route:

The start and finish of the Illuminated Run courses are in front of the Illuminated Giant at the TOHU public square.
The 5km run-walk course forms a loop, clockwise, and follows the multipurpose trail in Frédéric-Back Park. The total distance is 5.7 km.
The 2km run-walk course passes by Cirque du Soleil on the multipurpose path. Simply follow the directions of the volunteers and the signs along the route.

Volunteering:

Interested in volunteering? Click here.

Bag Drop
Bag storage is available free of charge at the TOHU public square. We do not provide bags. TOHU, the organizer of the Illuminated Run, is not responsible for the loss of items during the event.

Water Supply
Bring your water bottle.
No single-use glasses or bottles will be distributed during the event. You can refill your water bottle (or other container) inside the TOHU. Water fountains along the course are located:

• Inside TOHU and on the TOHU public square
• At various places in Frédéric-Back Park

Entertainment
Several attendance prizes will be awarded starting at 9:30 PM only to participants present. These prizes will be drawn randomly among all registrations (2 km and 5 km).

Photobooth
A photobooth is available on-site to capture your memories, your best sport outfit, and your fluorescent makeup.

Future Station (MAPP MTL)
Supervised by MAPP MTL animators, both young and old will learn to create video animations using tablets. These animations will then be projected on the facade of TOHU throughout the evening.

Photographer and Videographer
Please note that a photographer and videographer will be present to take photos and videos of the event. These images may be used for internal purposes.

Practical and Additional Information
Nearest metro: Iberville station.
Bus 94 and 193.
The TOHU public square and the parade route are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Public toilets are accessible at different locations:

• Inside TOHU
• Outside the Champdoré Park chalet
• At the entrance of Émile-Journault Avenue in Frédéric-Back Park
• At various locations along the course in Frédéric-Back Park

Universal Accessibility
People with Reduced Mobility
The 2 km course is accessible to people with reduced mobility, as it is relatively flat with no steep slopes. All trails are accessible; most are covered with stone dust.

Site Accessibility
The facilities of the TOHU public square are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Accessible parking*, ramp, and adapted toilets are available. (Friday from 6 PM)

Strollers
You are welcome to participate in the event with a stroller.
If you are participating in the 5 km or 2 km run, we ask you to position yourself at the back of the pack to reduce the risk of accidents.

Les Lumières de Saint-Michel is presented in collaboration with Le Fonds de Solidarité FTQ. This event is also made possible by the contribution of the Government of Canada, the City of Montreal and the borough of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. TOHU would also like to thank the Saint-Michel arena, the Centre Lasallien and the Saint-Michel library for hosting the lantern-making workshops.