Upcoming event: La Classique Head2core 2025

Get ready to move, connect, and make an impact at La Classique Head2Core, an unforgettable event dedicated to supporting mental health through sport—all taking place on the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, home to Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada and breathtaking views of the city and the St. Lawrence River!

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Whether you’re walking, running, or cycling, there’s a challenge for everyone—from first-timers to seasoned athletes, individuals to full teams, young kids to grown-ups. There’s no better place to push your limits and show your support than on one of Canada’s most celebrated race circuits!

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Event Highlights:

🏃 Walking Events – 1km, 5km & 10km walks

👟 Kids 1km Race – For children 12 years old and under

✨ Rookie 1km Race – The perfect way to experience the energy of the track in a low-pressure, high-fun event!

🏅 Sanctioned Races – 5km, 10km, and 21km runs on a world-renowned track

🚴 Cycling Challenge – A 3-hour endurance ride, solo or with a team

💪 Combo Option – Take on both the Run & Bike Challenge!

Welcome to the Head2Core Village

When you're not on the track, immerse yourself in the vibrant Head2Core Village, a festival-style hub of connection, celebration, and discovery featuring:

Family Zone – Interactive games, creative play, and a relaxed space for families to enjoy the day together
Wellness Zone – Mental health & wellness fair with mindfulness activities, and community resources
Food & Beverage Zone – Delicious and nutritious offerings from local vendors to refuel and refresh
Retail Zone – A marketplace featuring wellness brands, local artisans, and active lifestyle products

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Why participate?

All participants receive an exclusive finisher’s medal and a race kit filled with goodies
Your involvement directly supports mental health initiatives through sport
Be part of a growing community passionate about wellness, movement, and making a difference

Lace up, ride strong, and make your mark at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve—register today and be part of something truly powerful!

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One Goal, Collective Impact. Supporting Mental Wellness

Your run fuels ADHD support programs for kids and their families at the CHAMPS Lab.

Your steps help psychiatric patients at St. Mary’s regain strength through physical activity

Your support strengthens mental health services at the Jewish General Hospital

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St Mary’s Hospital Centre Department of Psychiatry

St Mary’s Psychiatry Department is deeply committed to providing the highest level of patient and family-focused health care. We believe in the importance of treating the whole person, which encompasses the mental, emotional, and physical health of our patients. Thanks to the generous funds raised through the 2025 edition of LaClassique, we are excited to renovate the gym facilities and advance innovative exercise and activity programs. Physical health plays a critical role in improving mood, reducing anxiety, and boosting overall well-being. This much anticipated renovation will create a supportive environment where patients can focus on strengthening both body and mind on their journey to recovery and healing.

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Jewish General Hospital Department of Psychiatry

Head2Core will direct funds to support the JGH Recovery Program. This approach combines therapeutic support with life skills development, offering Recovery Readiness Programs, SocialSkills Training, Cognitive Remediation, Exercise and Nutrition Groups, andAdult Education Programs. Other JGH Recovery Program initiatives include the8-week Day Hospital Intensive Recovery Program, the Volunteer in Partnership(ViP) Program, and the Patient Advisory Program. “This approach aligns with the principles of hope, dignity, self-determination, and responsibility, recognizing that individuals can live fulfilling lives even while managing mental health symptoms.” Karl Looper, MD, MSc,, FRCPC Psychiatrist-in-Chief,Jewish General Hospital

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CHAMPS Lab at McGill University

Thanks to the generous donation and support from the Head2Core Foundation and the efforts of ourChoices in Health, Action, Motivation, Pedagogy and Skills (CHAMPS) research lab, the Physical Activity and Leisure Skills (PALS) program is on it’s second session at McGill University. Future funds will be used to advance and scale the program within our community. The program teaches social skills training through physical activity to children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ages 7-12 years-old. They also be teaching their parents aboutADHD and leisure skills for their families and themselves.

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