Run Ottawa

06/02/2026

Start your Canada Day with fun, fitness, and community at the 2026 Otto’s Ottawa Canada Day Road Races!

Held at Earl of March High School, the event features a 10K, 5K, 1K Kids Run, and 100m Tot Trot, perfect for runners, walkers, and rollers of all ages.

Enjoy face painting, inflatables, and plenty of family-friendly fun as you celebrate an active day together. This year’s races proudly support our charity partner, The Royal.

Find more info and register through the link below.

https://www.runottawa.ca/races-and-events/canada-day-road-races/

06/02/2026

Still thinking about Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend? So are we.

Registration for next year is now open, and this is the best time to lock in the lowest price!

Come back for another unforgettable weekend in the nation’s capital or set your sights on something new in 2027.

Don’t wait. The countdown to next May is already underway. Register through the link below.

https://www.runottawa.ca/

06/01/2026

Experience the thrill of track racing in a fun and encouraging environment open to runners of all ages and abilities.

From first-timers to seasoned competitors, everyone is welcome to take on a timed race, challenge themselves, and enjoy an unforgettable evening on the track. Best of all, your participation helps support Camp Quality Canada and their mission to bring joy and connection to children and families facing childhood cancer.

Learn more and sign up for Chase the Pace on Saturday, June 13, through the link below.

https://www.runottawa.ca/races-and-events/chase-the-pace/

05/31/2026

Otto's Ottawa Canada Day Road Races are just a few weeks away!

Register for this great community event in support of The Royal. With distances including 10K, 5K, 1k kids run, and a 100m tot trot, there is an event for everyone!

Find more info and register through the link below.

https://www.runottawa.ca/races-and-events/canada-day-road-races/

05/30/2026

Ease off the effort and enjoy the run. These feel-good tracks are perfect for recovery days, helping you recharge while keeping your legs moving.

Listen at the link below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5igXTBdRGr9BJVrskKKHt2?si=dphtRawgRyCyJQilpkbFdw

05/29/2026

Lend a hand at Chase the Pace on Saturday, June 13!

Be part of the action while supporting a great cause! Volunteers help create a positive, welcoming atmosphere from the first race to the last.

It’s also a great way for high school students to earn Community Involvement Hours.

All the details and sign-up info can be found at the link below.

https://ow.ly/EFy850Z5pyC

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who helped bring Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend to life.

From race kit pickup to water stations to finish line medals and everything in between, your dedication, enthusiasm, and countless hours of support helped create an unforgettable experience for participants all weekend long. Canada’s biggest running weekend would not be possible without you!

Thank you!

05/28/2026

📣RUN OTTAWA IN 2027! 📣
Registration for the 2027 edition of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, May 29-30, is officially OPEN!
And in case you missed it – every race sold out this year, welcoming 40,000 participants to the nation’s capital!
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running your first race, or soaking in the most electric atmosphere, Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend offers a distance for everyone.
Choose from six races:
Tamarack Homes Ottawa International Marathon
Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins
Ottawa 10K presented by Otto’s Ottawa
Ottawa 5K
Ottawa 2K
Ottawa Kids Marathon (1.2K)
Save with early bird pricing until June 15!
REGISTER NOW at runottawa.ca
BIG RACE. BIG ENERGY. RUN OTTAWA 2027.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

You trained for months, woke up at the crack of dawn for long runs, and you poured everything you had into race day. You crossed the finish line—maybe with a new PB, maybe just grateful to be done, and now what? Instead of riding the high, you may be feeling lost or a little down.

Welcome to the post-race blues—the emotional cooldown nobody warned you about.

Check out the link below to learn more about post-race blues and five ways to beat them!

https://www.runottawa.ca/the-post-race-blues-what-now/