The Million Reasons Run - Ottawa
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The Million Reasons Run is a running challenge held throughout May. Registration is free.
You choose your running and fundraising goals and run wherever, however you like. The funds raised will go to life-saving research happening at the 13 children’s hospitals across Canada. You may have different reasons to run, but the health of every kid in Canada is the ultimate one. Your contributions will support the discovery of life-saving treatments that improve survival rates, quality of life, and outcomes for children facing the most challenging health issues.
Related Events
Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following The Million Reasons Run events.
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