This marks the 2nd year of Running for the One, a fundraiser in support of Rising Angels—a survivor-led, trauma-informed Canadian registered charity. Rising Angels walks alongside women recovering from sexual exploitation, offering long-term, relational support that creates real, lasting change.

Last year, 40 km into the QMT 135, a severe ankle sprain could have ended the race. With 96 km and over 5,000 m of climbing still ahead, Brody kept going. With the women’s stories in mind, he pushed through—and finished! Together, we raised $15,000. That support helped fund a mentor for an entire year. This made an incredible impact.

On July 3rd, Brody’s returning to take on the QMT 135 again! 136 km through some of Charlevoix’s most technical and demanding terrain. You will be able to follow along Brody’s journey through a GPS tracker during the race. But this isn’t just about the race.

This year’s goal is to continue funding peer mentorship—ensuring that women in recovery have someone consistently walking beside them. These mentors don’t just show up once; they build trust, provide guidance, and remain present every step of the way.

Our goal is $20,000 and beyond. If you’re able to give, share, or follow along, you’re part of something much bigger than a race. You’re helping someone rebuild, recover, and move forward.

Let’s finish what we started. Let’s run for the one!

To follow the race live, including GPS tracking and updates, visit:

www.ultratrailcanada.com

You can also stay connected through social media: 

www.facebook.com/QuebecMegaTrail