Run to Empower
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Run to Empower
Run to Empower supports and promotes the advancement of women’s running in Canada and showcases local talent. The event includes a women only performance race, an open 5 km for all athletes, and the Little Warriors Kids 1K for athletes 12 years and under.
- 5 km: women's only performance 5K and an open 5K that includes a stroller wave
- 1 km: Little Warriors Kids 1K for athletes 12 years and under
The event takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Morningside Lane, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, ON. Standard registration includes a commemorative finisher medal unless the Green Bib option is chosen, a personalized race bib, professional chip timing with results, and free downloadable race photos. Optional purchases include a Run to Empower shirt and an iTab ribbon hanger.
The women's performance race requires qualifying times and features prizes for top finishers, Masters (40+), and U19, plus bonuses for breaking the event record ($500) and the Canadian 5K road record ($2,000). The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is the event charity partner and the Green Bib option directs a portion of the fee to that charity.
Designated parking is available near the National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway and paid parking at the Agricultural Museum. Race bib pickup details will be announced and online registration closes April 27, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
