Chestnut Run in Ottawa
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Chestnut Run in Ottawa : 33rd "Probih pid Kashtanamy" (Ukrainian charity tradition)
The Chestnut Run is scheduled in Ottawa on May 31, 2026 as the 33rd edition of a Ukrainian charity tradition, presented in the city for the first time. The event is organized locally by Life Capital Global and Ukrainian Fest in Lanark County, with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada and in partnership with the Ukrainian community. Queen Elizabeth Drive is listed as the venue; the final location is to be confirmed.
Distances offered:
- 5 km for adults
- 2 km for children and mixed participants
- 1 km for children and participants using wheelchairs
Pre-registration is required; the registration deadline is May 25, 2026. Registration options include the official probig website, local organizers in Ottawa, or on-site registration on the event day. Entry fees differ by method and are stated in UAH or CAD. Race numbers and participant bracelets will be distributed on the event day.
Charity purpose: all donations will go toward purchasing a video laryngoscope for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Ukrainian Center for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. The equipment is intended to support care for newborns at a hospital that sustained significant damage during the cited attack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
