Canada Day Road Races
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 1, 2026 - Wednesday
1km, 5k, 10k
Race Information
The Canada Day Road Races presented by Otto's Ottawa are part of the Run Ottawa race series and one of the more popular Canada Day running events.
Race day features fun, friendly, and competitive 5K and 10K events, a 1K Fun Run for kids between 5 and 11, and a 100 Metre Tot Trot for children 4 and under. Sounds like the perfect way for runners of every age to start Canada’s birthday on the right foot (ohhhh!!! Get it!?!?!)
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👍 Run Pick of the Month - Canada Army Run
📍 Ottawa, Ontario - September 20, 2026
Find out why Canada Army Run is known as “No Ordinary Race"!
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Celebrates service, camaraderie, and national pride
✅ 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon options, or double up with the Sergeant Major’s or Commander’s Challenge
✅ Supports members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Canada Army Run is more than a race, bringing Canadians and the Canadian Armed Forces together in a shared spirit of camaraderie, gratitude, and community. Run through powerful landmarks and living history as you honour Canada’s Army, passing the National Military Cemetery and finishing beside the National War Memorial. Choose your distance or a same-day challenge that supports CAF members, veterans, and their families with every step!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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