Embrace Winter Run
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Event overview
The Embrace Winter Run takes place on Sun, Feb 15, 2026, at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa (1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8). It is an official Winterlude event and describes a scenic winter course with views of the Ottawa River, Downtown Ottawa, and the Canadian War Museum. The course is certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The event uses closed, paved roads for the run course.
Race distances, services, and logistics
- Marathon - $115
- Half Marathon - $90
- 10K - $60
- 5K - $50
- 3K - $40
- Kids 1K (Snowy Shuffle) - $25, includes medal
Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition from XACT, race photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and pre/post-race massages. Podium prizes are awarded to the top three male, female, and non-binary athletes. A discounted post-race brunch is available at Mill St Brewpub (10% off, 650 m walk).
Important deadlines: shirt orders by January 5, medal add-on by January 15, and online registration deadline February 10 at 6pm. Bib pickup is available Saturday, February 14 at Sports4, College Square (1371 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON) and on race day inside the War Museum. Refunds are only available if cancellation insurance is purchased. The event supports the charity Imerman Angels; current funds raised are $110 toward a $2,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.