Merrickville Heritage Classic
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Merrickville Heritage Classic - Merrickville, Ontario
The Merrickville Heritage Classic is scheduled for April 25, 2026 at the Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read Street. The event is presented as the 11th annual edition and includes in-person and virtual options.
Offered distances include:
- 2K (Blockhouse Run)
- 5K (Canal Run)
- 10K (Jewel of the Rideau Run)
- Half-Marathon
All in-person and virtual participants receive a medal; medals are produced by a local foundry. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for male and female categories in the 5K and 10K. The event also presents a Team Spirit Award and a Personal Achievement Award.
Registration and kit details: early-bird registration is available until February 28, 2026. Children 12 and under have flat rates: 2K $15.00; 5K $20.00; 10K $25.00. T-shirts are included for in-person 5K and 10K registrants; 2K runners may purchase shirts. T-shirts are not available for virtual runners.
Logistics and rules: 5K and 10K use chip timing. The course is certified and the event is accredited and insured. The in-person routes have a three-hour course time limit; participants must follow traffic rules for safety. There are no refunds, but registrations may be transferred to another person or to another in-person event (2K, 5K, 10K). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.