Mothers Day Flower Fun Run
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Event overview
The Mothers Day Flower Fun Run takes place on Sun, May 10, 2026, at Dows Lake, Ottawa (1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7). It is an official Canadian Tulip Festival event; the festival displays over 300,000 tulips. The event is limited to 600 participants. The 5K course uses a 2.5K loop completed twice. Route files and course maps are provided, including Strava files for the 5K and 1K routes.
Race options, entries and services
- 1K Kids Run (12 and under) includes medal, $20
- 5K Run (timed under 35-minute category), $45
- 5K Run/Walk/Stroll (over 35-minute category), $45
Registration includes a personalized race bib, professional timing, on-course nutrition from XACT, race photography, podium prizes for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the 5K, and post-race snacks. A finisher's medal and event shirt are optional add-ons with deadlines: shirt deadline March 30 and medal deadline April 10. Online registration closes May 5 (availability applies). Bib pick up is available the day before at Sports4 (769 Bank St, Ottawa) and on race day at the Tulip Festival near Preston and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Refunds are possible only if cancellation insurance is purchased. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.