5K Light Run Ottawa

DEC

10

2026

A community 5K in Ottawa supporting the Ottawa Food Bank. The event gathers at Ottawa City Hall on December 10 with a Strava route and a focus on lights, costumes and pace groups.

Thu 10 Dec 2026

Ottawa, Ontario

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Run Ottawa Annual 5K Light Run

Run Ottawa presents an annual 5K Light Run in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 10 and meets at the Laurier Avenue entrance of Ottawa City Hall. The date may change if weather conditions are not favourable.

Participants are asked to dress for the weather and to wear holiday costumes, lights and reflective gear. Runners and walkers will start in designated pace groups.

A route is posted on Strava and a map of the course will be available soon. Participants are expected to follow pedestrian traffic rules while on the downtown route.

Donations for the Ottawa Food Bank are accepted online. Non-perishable food items and cash donations will also be accepted in person on the night of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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5k Light Run