On June 21, runners climbed and descended 38 staircases for the 15th Je Cours Québec Staircase Challenge. They even ran over the ramparts and gates of the Old City before continuing through the winding streets and staircases connecting Upper and Lower Town. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Runners race up and down Quebec City’s legendary stairs

Runners race up and down Quebec City’s legendary stairs Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com Nearly 2,000 runners and walkers raced or strolled through Quebec City, a city known for its steep hills…

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Runners race up and down Quebec City’s legendary stairs was last modified: July 1st, 2025 by QCT Editor