Canada Army Run
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Canada Army Run 2026
Canada Army Run 2026 is a multi-format running event centred in Ottawa. The in-person event is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W). A virtual event window runs from September 4 to September 25, 2026.
Distances and challenges listed for 2026 include:
- JUNO 1K 1K run on Queen Elizabeth Drive, free, capacity 300.
- 5K in-person and virtual options.
- 10K in-person and virtual options.
- Half Marathon in-person and virtual options.
- Sergeant Major's Challenge provides entry to 5K and 10K events.
- Commander's Challenge provides entry to 5K and Half Marathon events.
The event supports fundraising for Support Our Troops and Soldier On. Since 2008 the event has contributed over $5 million to these programs, and the 2026 fundraising total shown is CA$260,142.98. Registrants who donate or raise CA$20 or more for in-person events are issued an exclusive fundraiser bib that replaces the regular race bib at kit pickup.
Logistics notes on the event page include a transfer deadline of midnight Eastern on August 21 and that virtual race kits are mailed to the shipping address entered at registration; registrations after September 1 may experience shipping delays. Course maps and challenge rules are provided but noted as subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
