Embrace Winter Run
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Event overview
Embrace Winter Run is a winter road running event held in Ottawa on Sun, Feb 15, 2026, with the Canadian War Museum listed as the location (1 Vimy Pl). It is an official Winterlude event. The course passes near the Ottawa River and Downtown Ottawa and features views of the Canadian War Museum. The race uses a closed, paved road for the course and is a certified course and Boston Marathon qualifier.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 3K
- Kids 1K
Imerman Angels is the event charity. The charity’s stated mission is to provide one-on-one peer support for cancer fighters, survivors, previvors, and caregivers. The fundraising goal is $2,000.
Logistics and inclusions
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 from triOS College. Podium prizes are awarded to the top three male, female, and non-binary athletes. There is a 10% discounted post-race brunch at Mill St Brewpub, about a 650 m walk from the event.
Important deadlines include a shirt deadline on January 5 and a medal deadline on January 15. Online registration is noted to close on February 10. Bib pickup locations are Sports4 at College Square (1371 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean) on February 14 and inside the War Museum (1 Vimy Pl) on race day. Strava files are provided for each course distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.