Embrace Winter Run
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Embrace Winter Run: Supporting Imerman Angels
Embrace Winter Run is a winter running event in Ottawa held as an official Winterlude event at the Canadian War Museum. The event offers multiple race options and a separate fundraiser for Imerman Angels, an organization that connects people affected by cancer through one-on-one peer support.
Race distances include:
- Marathon, 42.2 km
- Half Marathon, 21.1 km
- 10K
- 5K
- Snowy Shuffle Kids 1K
- 6 Hour Urban Ultra, run as many laps as possible in six hours
The course uses a closed, paved road and features views of the Ottawa River, downtown Ottawa, and the Canadian War Museum. The course is certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition from XACT, race photography available for download, post-race snacks and hot chocolate, and selected medals. Pre- and post-race massage, chiropractic, and physiotherapy services are provided by The Movement Co. 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 located about 650 m from the venue.
Important deadlines and practical information include a shirt order deadline of December 19 and an online registration deadline on February 10. Bib pickup is scheduled the day before at Full Cycle Hintonburg and on race day inside the War Museum. Orientation materials and an athlete handbook are provided to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
