Canada Army Run
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sep 20, 2026 - Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
With “dog tag” finisher medals, race shirts and hats featuring Canadian Army CADPAT, a moving Remembrance Row on-course feature sharing photos of fallen Veterans that have been submitted by participants, Canada Army Run, presented by BMO, is truly “no ordinary race.”
Launched in 2008 and held annually in Ottawa in the fall, the event features a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and two unique multi-distance challenges – the 5K + 10K Sergeant Major’s Challenge and the 5K + Half Marathon Commander’s Challenge – offering participants a chance to run, walk and roll past landmarks such as Parliament Hill or through the grounds of Rideau Hall and finish beside the National War Memorial.
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📍 Ottawa - June 13, 2026
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✅ Untimed 5K with great swag
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✅ Supports Navy members and families
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Starting at Hog’s Back Park, this scenic out-and-back along Colonel By Drive and the Rideau Canal is the perfect way to get outside, get moving, and celebrate community together.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 10,000+
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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