The Embrace Winter Run is an official event of Ottawa’s Winterlude festival, held at the Canadian War Museum. It offers multiple race distances including Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a Kids 1K Snowy Shuffle. The scenic course features views of the Ottawa River, downtown Ottawa, and the War Museum, running on closed, paved roads for safety.
Participants enjoy the challenge of winter running and celebrate Canadian winters. Registration includes professional timing, certified Boston Marathon qualifier course, on-course nutrition, race photography, post-race snacks, hot chocolate, non-alcoholic beer, massages, and podium prizes. The event supports the cancer support charity Imerman Angels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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