Elite Runners

The Ottawa Race Weekend supports the dedication and commitment of elite athletes competing in the Ottawa Marathon and Ottawa 10K races by offering an attractive prize money structure including a bonus structure.

Athletes and Agents

Doping control may be in effect in accordance to IAAF/Athletic Canada requirements for Member athletes.

Canadian Elite Athlete Status

Canadian elite athletes must now meet the outlined athletic standards to be eligible for elite athlete status.

• Elite A Standard receives complimentary entry, travel and accommodation assistance*, and front line access. 
• Elite B Standard receives complimentary entry and front line access.

(*Travel assistance for Canadian Athletes is limited to a maximum of $1000 and accommodations may be shared with another athlete.)

Athletic Standards

			Elite A Standard (Male)	Elite B Standard (Male)	Elite A Standard (Female)	Elite B Standard (Female)	Notes
Canadian	10 k Qualifier	5 K	sub 14:25	sub 15:00	sub16:30	sub 19:00	- must have run the standard since May 27, 2012
		10 K	sub 29:45	sub 31:00	sub 34:00	sub 40:00	- must have run the standard since May 27, 2012 *Must be registered as an elite to recieve prize money
	Marathon Qualifier	1/2 marathon	sub 1:06:00	sub 1:10:00	sub 1:18:00	sub 1:24:00	- must have run the standard since May 27, 2012
		Marathon	sub 2:20:00	sub 2:30:00	sub 2:45:00	sub 3:05:00	- must have run the standard since Jan 1, 2012 - For guaranteed entry, athlete must apply for elite status by March 15, 2013.