The Go Ottawa Challenge
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Ottawa, Ohio
- Price $30.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Go Ottawa Challenge on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Ottawa, Putnam! This unique event invites participants to bike, kayak, and run through Ottawa's stunning scenic routes, making it a perfect day for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
The race features three exciting components: a 2.75-mile bike ride from Arrowhead Park to the Reservoir and back to the Putnam County Fairgrounds, a 2.5-mile kayak journey returning to Arrowhead Park, and a 0.75-mile trail run within the park. Whether you're aiming to conquer the course or challenge yourself to beat your personal best, this event promises a fun and rewarding experience. Plus, with a fresh route designed to ensure optimal water levels, you're in for a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a free t-shirt and a drink ticket when you register before September 20th! Join us in supporting efforts to make Ottawa more walkable, bikeable, and floatable. Sign up now and be part of this unforgettable challenge!
The race features three exciting components: a 2.75-mile bike ride from Arrowhead Park to the Reservoir and back to the Putnam County Fairgrounds, a 2.5-mile kayak journey returning to Arrowhead Park, and a 0.75-mile trail run within the park. Whether you're aiming to conquer the course or challenge yourself to beat your personal best, this event promises a fun and rewarding experience. Plus, with a fresh route designed to ensure optimal water levels, you're in for a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a free t-shirt and a drink ticket when you register before September 20th! Join us in supporting efforts to make Ottawa more walkable, bikeable, and floatable. Sign up now and be part of this unforgettable challenge!
Organiser's Description
Bike, kayak and run through Ottawa's scenic routes.
This race will consist of three components: biking, kayaking, and trail running. Participants will bike from Arrowhead Park to the Reservoir to the back of the Putnam County Fairgrounds, then kayak back to Arrowhead Park, then run the trail at Arrowhead Park. The biking is approximately 2.75 miles, kayaking approximately 2.5 miles and trail running approximately 0.75 miles. We hope for this to be a fun and challenging event for for all ages. For some the challenge will be: can you complete it? While for others the challenge may be: how fast can you complete it? Either way, it should be a good time.
We have changed the route a bit from last year, to hopefully avoid the water being too low to race. However, if we do run into low river levels, we will use an alternative route kayaking on the Ottawa Reservoir.
Proceeds go to Go Ottawa and our efforts towards making Ottawa more walkable, bikeable and floatable! Race registration includes free t-shirt if registered before 9/20 and a free drink ticket for the end of the race!
This race will consist of three components: biking, kayaking, and trail running. Participants will bike from Arrowhead Park to the Reservoir to the back of the Putnam County Fairgrounds, then kayak back to Arrowhead Park, then run the trail at Arrowhead Park. The biking is approximately 2.75 miles, kayaking approximately 2.5 miles and trail running approximately 0.75 miles. We hope for this to be a fun and challenging event for for all ages. For some the challenge will be: can you complete it? While for others the challenge may be: how fast can you complete it? Either way, it should be a good time.
We have changed the route a bit from last year, to hopefully avoid the water being too low to race. However, if we do run into low river levels, we will use an alternative route kayaking on the Ottawa Reservoir.
Proceeds go to Go Ottawa and our efforts towards making Ottawa more walkable, bikeable and floatable! Race registration includes free t-shirt if registered before 9/20 and a free drink ticket for the end of the race!
Races
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The Go Ottawa Challenge
Incl. Challenge T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
The race will start with approximately 2.75 miles biking from Arrowhead Park to Reservoir then to Putnam County Fairgrounds. From there, racers will kayak back to Arrowhead Park, a distance of approximately 2.5 miles. Finally, racers will run the trail at Arrowhead Park which is approximately 0.75 mile. -
The Go Ottawa Challenge With Kayak Rental Through Putnam Paddle
Incl. Challenge T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
The race will start with approximately 2.75 miles biking from Arrowhead Park to Reservoir then to Putnam County Fairgrounds. From there, racers will kayak back to Arrowhead Park, a distance of approximately 2.5 miles. Finally, racers will run the trail at Arrowhead Park which is approximately 0.75 mile. There are a limited number of kayaks available for rent through our partner, Putnam Paddle.
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