Daffodil Dash
Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Apr, 2027 (TBD)
2k, 5k
Race Information
Celebrate Spring and Daffodil Days by joining the Annual Daffodil Dash in Portland, Ontario! This fun, community-focused event features a professionally chip-timed 5K race and a 2K family run, making it perfect for competitive runners, families, kids, and walkers alike.
👍 Run Pick of the Month: Navy Bike Ride and 5K Run
📍 Ottawa - June 13, 2026
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Untimed 5K with great swag
✅ Welcoming, all-ages community vibe
✅ Supports Navy members and families
Lace up for a fun, family-friendly untimed 5K with the Royal Canadian Navy in Ottawa!
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: 1 - 100
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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