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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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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