The running of the Fernand Grenier Race, an annual 67 kilometer relay foot race between the villages of La Guadeloupe and Lac Megantic, Quebec, during the first weeked in October. Competitors come from all parts of the province to run in the five-hour marathon. This film covers the entire race, often employing multi-image techniques to show more than one runner at a time. The film has no commentary.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
309741
Language
French
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Province)
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Athletes
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Marathon running
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Running
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)