Beneva renews its commitment until 2027 as the title sponsor of the Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Montellier

Quebec City, Thursday, November 30, 2023 — For the 17th consecutive year, the Quebec Running Events Corporation and Gestev are delighted to count on a major commitment from Beneva to remain a valued partner, and for a third straight year to act as the title sponsor of the Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Montellier.

A tailor-made partnership

The Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Montellier (This hyperlink will open in a new tab). is, without a doubt, an event that unites people around a common passion: running. “Thousands of participants strap on their running shoes, year after year, to celebrate the sport, take care of their health and above all, have fun! The partnership between Beneva and the Marathon de Québec is driven by a common goal, which is to make people active by running through magnificent Quebec City. We’re delighted to continue building this wonderful relationship with Beneva through the years,” said Marianne Pelchat, Executive Producer at Gestev.

Once again this season, thanks to this great partnership, Beneva is showing its commitment to promoting sports and healthy lifestyles, both with its employees and the general population. Whether it's at the starting line of one of the various Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Montellier events or on the course as volunteers, the Beneva family is represented by its many employees, who gather not only to take on a sporting challenge, but also to cheer on the runners. Throughout its many actions as part of the event, Beneva wonderfully embodies the values of a model employer and caring insurer.

“As a company that promotes adopting healthy lifestyles, we’re pleased to be continuing our association as title sponsor of the Beneva Quebec City Marathon over the next four years. As an insurer, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle is important to us and running provides many physical and mental benefits,” said Martin Robert, Executive Vice-President and Leader - Talent, Culture and Communication at Beneva. “We’re also proud to continue making charitable contributions, yet another initiative that shows our commitment to the well-being of communities,” he concluded.

A heart-warming contribution

During the Beneva Quebec City Marathon presented by Montellier, Beneva is committed to once again increase the total contribution amount by giving generously to the four causes in the 2024 season of Je Cours Qc. It will thereby support Centraide Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches, the Fondation IUCPQ, the Fondation Le Grand Chemin and Groupe TAQ, by matching the amounts donated by participants up to a maximum of $5,000 for each cause.

This contribution, initiated by Beneva, encourages participants not only to get actively involved in raising funds, but it also reinforces the relationship between the sporting community, the benefits of physical activity and the social challenges these causes address. Each contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of people who get support from these vital groups.

• Centraide Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches. This organization’s central mission, Beneva’s 2024 associated cause, is to reduce poverty and exclusion and taking action in the face of social inequalities. Guided by the values of mutual aid, kindness and solidarity, Centraide strives to play a positive and transformative social role in its community.
• Fondation IUCPQ. The Fondation IUCPQ, a cause associated for a fourth consecutive year, promotes and supports the work conducted by the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ-UL), whose primary mission is tending to the health of people suffering from cardiovascular and respiratory disease, or obesity. Over the years, the Foundation has contributed over $25 million by financing the purchase of specialized equipment and participating in the financing of research and education for the population of Eastern Quebec, which includes more than 2.2 million people.
• Groupe TAQ. Involved with the Quebec City community for more than 45 years, Groupe TAQ has contributed to the growth of local companies, provided stable employment for individuals with disabilities and developed important business partnerships.
• Fondation Le Grand Chemin. Its mission is to support Le Grand Chemin centres in providing specialized services for treating drug and alcohol addiction, compulsive gambling and internet addiction among Quebec teens aged 12 to 17. The Foundation raises funds and mobilizes communities while creating partnerships.

You can donate to the causes associated to the 2024 Je Cours Qc season here (This hyperlink will open in a new tab)..

About Beneva

Created by the coming together of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance, Beneva is the largest insurance mutual in Canada with more than 3.5 million members and customers. Beneva employs over 5,000 dedicated employees: people looking out for people. Its human approach is rooted in mutualist values that are shared by its employees. With $25.1 billion in assets, Beneva positions itself as a major player in the insurance and financial services industry. Its head office is located in Quebec City.

Policyholders of contracts issued by an insurance company of Beneva Group Inc. are members of SSQ Mutual and La Capitale Civil Service Mutual.

About Quebec Running Events Corporation

Quebec Running Events Corporation exists to promote the sport of running in and around Quebec City. It presents the Je Cours Qc amateur event series, which draws thousands of runners and walkers to the region from near and far. As well as delivering running events for the general public, Quebec Running Events Corporation works tirelessly to further the development of the sport and encourage runners of all ages to pursue healthy life choices.

About Gestev

Founded in 1992, Gestev is a dynamic event management company specializing in happenings that make their mark locally as well as on the world stage. Gestev leads the way for producing, broadcasting and promoting sporting and cultural events to showcase homegrown and international talent throughout the market it serves. As a subsidiary of Quebecor Sports and Entertainment, it stands alongside the Videotron Centre, the Baie de Beauport, the Capitole Theatre, the Théâtre du Casino Lac-Leamy, Musicor and the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal. Gestev goes above and beyond to deliver quality events with extensive opportunities for convergence driven by the strength of the Quebecor Group. Red Bull Crashed Ice, Vélirium, the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, the Je Cours Qc running events, the Cigale experience, Igloofest Québec and the FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup events are just some of the major happenings organized by Gestev, which also manages its own experiential marketing agency in Quebec City and Montreal.