Bytown Walkers

09/20/2026

REMINDER: Registration closes tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.!

Info: bytownwalkers.ca
Contact: [email protected]

09/19/2026

With the Fall Classic just around the corner, Bytown Walkers Club de Marche would like to express their gratitude to the sponsors of the September 2026 racewalking event:

With a team of 50 legal professionals, Sicotte Guilbault Legal Services holds a leading position within Ottawa’s legal community, delivering high-quality legal services in both official languages.

Buller Crichton Environmental Inc. is an Ottawa-based environmental consulting firm offering expert services across a range of sectors, including health and safety, construction, manufacturing, and residential properties.

Thank you to our generous sponsors—your donations help support the sport of race walking!

À l'approche de la Fall Classic, le Bytown Walkers Club de Marche tient à exprimer sa gratitude envers les commanditaires de la compétition de marche athlétique de septembre 2026:

Fort d’une équipe de 50 professionnels du droit, Sicotte Guilbault Services juridiques occupe une place de premier plan au sein de la communauté juridique d’Ottawa, offrant des services juridiques de qualité dans les deux langues officielles.

Buller Crichton Environmental Inc. est une entreprise de services‑conseils en environnement basée à Ottawa, offrant une expertise dans plusieurs secteurs notamment: la santé et la sécurité, la construction, la fabrication et les propriétés résidentielles.

Merci à nos généreux commanditaires — votre financement aide à soutenir la marche athlétique !

09/14/2026

Join us for the 5th annual Fall Classic Racewalks!

September 26, 2026
Ottawa Baseball Stadium (3000 Coventry Road)

There's a race for everyone! 2K (for U18), 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Common Sense Judging option available for the 2K and 5K.

2K - no fee
5K - $25
10K - $50
Half-marathon - $50

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 20 @ 16h00 EDT

Visit bytownwalkers.ca for more information.
Contact: [email protected]

09/11/2026

Our 2 teams - Bytown Ravens & Bytown Cariboo are warmed up and feeling good for tomorrow! Walking from Carcross to Whitehorse, 4 legs/team.

Happy Race Day! 🎉

Wishing all Klondike Road Relay participants a safe, fun, and memorable experience. Enjoy the journey, support one another and celebrate every kilometer.

See you at the finish line! 🏃🏅

08/31/2026

We hope to see you in Ottawa for the Fall Classic Race Walks.
2K (U18), 5K, 10K & Half Marathon AO Championship.
Entry form is available at Bytownwalkers.ca or email [email protected].

08/30/2026

Bytown stands on the podium at the WMAC Daegu after the 20K Race Walk! Congratulations to our fabulous team and the big group of Canadian ladies in the 20K race.

Diane Guignard - GOLD W35 🥇🇨🇭 Making the Swiss proud.
Vanessa Johnson - SILVER W40 🥈🇨🇦
Vanessa Johnson, Kim Lachance & Johanna Flipsen - GOLD for the W40 Team🥇🇨🇦
Anne-Marie Joanisse - 7th W50! 🎉🇨🇦
Annie Cormier - Team Support 👏💦🇨🇦

08/22/2026

10K Race Walk 🇨🇦 The Gold Medal Team 🇨🇦 🎉 . Vanessa Johnson, Kim Lachance & Anne-Marie Joanisse.

08/22/2026

WooHoo! 🎉 Bytown 's Diane Guignard wins W35 Gold for 🇨🇭 in 51:33.

08/22/2026

Congratulations to the Canadian race walkers & the Bytown Team!

A strong opening day for Canada at the World Masters Athletics Championships Daegu 2026 🇨🇦

Women’s 10km race walk results:

W40 — Vanessa Johnson, 2nd (1:05:52); Kim Lachance, 5th (1:10:04)

W50 — Anne-Marie Joanisse, 8th (1:14:01); Annie Cormier, 9th (1:22:23)

W60 — Line Falcon, 3rd (1:06:21); Susan Brooke, 4th (1:06:35)

W70 — Johanna Flipsen, 1st (1:04:18)

W80 — Simonne Poulin, 4th (1:27:55)

Une belle journée pour le Canada aux Championnats du monde d’athlétisme des maîtres à Daegu. 🇨🇦

08/22/2026

Thanks to the photographer for capturing the WMAC 10K Race Walk start, 1st event of the Championships. Congratulations to our Bytown team, Diane Guinard, Vanessa Johnson, Anne-Marie Joanisse & Annie Cormier! 😍🇨🇦🇨🇭