Ottawa Canada Day Road Races
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Otto’s Ottawa Canada Day Road Races
Otto’s Ottawa Canada Day Road Races takes place on July 1, 2026 at Earl Of March Secondary School in Kanata. The event includes multiple race distances and family activities on site, including face painting and inflatables for children.
Distances offered:
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1 km (Kids)
- 100 m Tot Trot
Registration benefits for the 10K, 5K and Kids 1K include a finisher medal unless the Green Bib option is chosen, a personalized race bib (names only for registrations completed before June 22), professional chip timing, post-race snacks and beverages, and free downloadable race photos. The Green Bib option excludes the medal and directs a portion of the fee to the event charity partner, The Royal, which focuses on brain research and mental health treatment advancement.
Optional commemorative add-ons include a technical race shirt, a kids cotton race shirt and an iTab ribbon hanger. Monetary prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in the 5K and 10K across women, men and non-binary categories. A course map is available as a PDF. Online registration closes on June 22. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
