Run for Ottawa 2026
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Event summary
This year's event offers something for everyone, whether you're a competitive runner or a family looking for a fun day out. Choose from a range of distances: challenge yourself with the 10K run, enjoy the classic 5K run, or take it easy with a 3K run. There’s even a 1K Family Fun Walk, which is free for children aged 6 and under and seniors aged 65 and over! The day starts with check-in at 8:30 AM, followed by opening remarks at 9:00 AM. The races will kick off shortly after, with the 10K run starting at 9:40 AM and the 1K walk at 9:45 AM. Expect a festive atmosphere filled with refreshments, prizes, and the joy of coming
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Races
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1k Family Fun Walk
Entries closedCA$13.04
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3k Run
Entries closedCA$29.23
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5k Run
Entries closedCA$49.73
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10k Run
Entries closedCA$55.12
Organiser's description
Why We RunEvery step you take supports the doctors, nurses, and care teams at Queensway Carleton Hospital, the people who show up for our community when it matters most.Mercy 4 Mankind (a subsidiary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association) is proud to bring Ottawa together for our 3rd annual Run for Ottawa, a celebration of community, compassion, and action.Something for EveryoneWhether you're chasing a personal best or taking a morning stroll with the kids, there's a distance for you:
🏃 10K Run Push your limits🏃 5K Run A classic community favourite🏃 3K Run Perfect for newer runners🚶 1K Family Fun Walk Free for ages 6 & under and 65+
Who Should Come?✅ Competitive runners✅ Casual walkers✅ Families with young kids✅ Seniors✅ First-timersYou don't need to be fast. You just need to show up.What to ExpectA festive, welcoming atmosphere with refreshments, prizes, and the joy of doing something meaningful together for our Ottawa community.
Event DetailsArrival and Check-In:Please arrive by 8:30 AM at the Pavilion located between Corkstown Road and Holly Acres Road (📍 Andrew Haydon Park Pavilion) to collect your registration sticker.Opening Session & Instructions (9:00 AM)We'll kick off with a short introduction to the Run, our selected charity Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH), and recognition of our valued sponsors and participants.
Start Times🏃 3K Run 9:30 AM🏃 5K Run 9:35 AM🏃 10K Run 9:40 AM🚶 1K Walk 9:45 AM
Refreshments & Prize Distribution🍎 10:20 AM Refreshments and social time🏅 10:30 AM Prize distribution and closing remarksDistances Available1K | 3K | 5K | 10K
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Location
Andrew Haydon Park, Carling Avenue, Nepean, ON, Canada
3127 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2H 5A6, CA
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