La Grande marche, supported by Le Grand défi Pierre Lavoie, is back across the province for its 9th edition. Saint-Zotique will be taking part on October 14.

Saint-Zotique is one of 106 cities and municipalities in Quebec to host the Grande marche, a hybrid formula that is both inclusive and unifying.

Walkers can either take the 5 km route set up by their municipality - a simple, free route accessible to all. Or walk from home, at their own pace and at a time of their choosing.

Whichever option is chosen, the public is invited to register on onmarche.com for a chance to win one of 50 Mammut Grand marcheur coats, and to feel the pulse of the event.

Saint-Zotique program on October 14

In Saint-Zotique, the start of La Grande marche is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Town Hall (1250 Rue principale). Walkers are expected on site from 10 a.m. for entertainment and a 5 km autumn walk. Registration is free: visit onmarche.com.

A joint initiative of the FMOQ and the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie

As part of their partnership with the Grand défi, members of the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec are giving their patients a prescription to encourage them to lead a more active lifestyle, in particular by taking part in La Grande marche.