Embrace Winter Run
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About the race
Embrace Winter Run is an Official Winterlude event in Ottawa, offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a Kids 1K. The scenic course takes runners along a closed, paved road through true Canadian winter landscapes, with views of the Ottawa River, downtown Ottawa, and the Canadian War Museum. It is a Boston Marathon Qualifier, with professional timing and a personalized race bib.
Registration includes on-course nutrition from XACT, race photography, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and pre/post-race massages. Podium prizes, a discounted post-race brunch at Mill Street Brewpub, and proceeds support Imerman Angels, helping cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.