Runners Information

Bib Numbers

Click here to find your bib number.

Transfers

The deadline for transferring 2013 Race Bibs has now passed. All incomplete transfers have been erased from the system.

For further information contact [email protected]

Wave starts

Half Marathon

The half marathon will feature 3 wave starts:

• Wave 1 will start at 9:00 a.m. for the blue and orange corrals.
• Wave 2 will start at 9:15 a.m. for the yellow and green corrals.
• Wave 3 will start at 9:30 a.m for the purple and red corrals.

5k

The 5k will feature 2 wave starts:

• Wave 1 will start at 5:00 p.m. for the blue, orange and yellow corrals.
• Wave 2 will start at 5:10 p.m. for the green, purple and red corrals.

Race Kit Pick Up

All race kits must be picked up at the health and Fitness Expo during hours of operation. Click here for hours of operation Health and Fitness Expo. All participants must pick up their race kits prior to their event. Runners unable to pick up their race kits prior to their event may have a friend or family member pick it up for them. Photo ID is not required. Click here for directions.

New This Year

All 5k participants will receive a tech shirt.

Course Information

Click here to view the Ottawa 2K, 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon course map.

RaceMyRace - Mobile Map Tracking and Live Athlete Map Tracker for the Ottawa Marathon/Half Marathon

RaceMyRace has the following:

• Pre Race Course Tour – allows you to preview the race course and all of the points of interest along the route.
• Live Map Tracking - for friends and family to view.
• Post Race Play Back – Runners experience the race buzz again! Re-live the event 365 days until the gun goes off again.  Re-race your competitors, friends and elites to compare your map results. 

To Register

Runners do not need to register, but we highly recommend you do, as you will be able to share with the world your LIVE running experience via facebook, twitter and email.  In order to do so, please follow these directions.

• Get started here:

Ottawa Marathon  http://www.racemyrace.com/hosted/Ottawa_full.php
Ottawa Half Marathon   http://www.racemyrace.com/hosted/Ottawa_half.php

• Once runners have registered and logged in, they will complete a quick racer profile page.  From this page, you can share your LIVE running experience by selecting the Facebook, Twitter and email options.  This needs to be done before the race.  Each option will post, tweet and email their auto loading Ottawa/RaceMyRace link so their friends/family can watch their LIVE progress.    
• For friends and family to view, they can click on the link you sent them, click on 3-D or 2-D and click on Live Tracking and your name should already show in the “You Are Tracking” screen.
• If you do not sign in or create a profile, the spectator will have to search your name in the racer records and load them manually.   To do so, click Live tracking, add racer.
• Family/Friends do not need to sign up!  The easiest way to share your race is by logging into your account and viewing the Share icons.  By clicking these you can easily send an autoloading link for your race via Twitter, Facebook or Email.

Walkers and Time Limits

Walkers are welcome in all events. All walkers start their race in the last coral behind the runners.

To register as a walker in either the Ottawa Marathon or Half marathon races register and in the WALK Division for your event. When asked to select an expected finish time - select the "Walker Division". For those planning to walk any other race, register for your event. When asked to select expected finish time - select the one that includes "Walkers". Those planning to do a combination of walking and running should not select the Walker Division. Walkers should note the following time limits apply: 10k - 2 Hours, 1/2 Marathon - 4 Hours and Marathon - 7 Hours. These times limits will be strictly enforced and people who do not meet the time limits will be asked to move onto the side walk.

Strollers and Dogs

No dogs are allowed in any event. Strollers are only allowed in the 2k event.

Start Corrals for 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon races only

Each runner will be assigned to a coloured start corral based on the estimated finishing time that was entered on the registration form.  Your assigned race bib will indicate the color of the corral you have selected.  Look for the colored banner at the start line that corresponds to the colour on your bib and line up behind the corresponding corral banner.

Start Corrals for the 2013 Ottawa 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon races are as follows:

 

Ottawa 5K	Ottawa 10K	1/2 Marathon	Marathon	Corral Times
Under  25 min	Under 40 min	Under 1:30	Under 3:00	Blue
25 min – 30 min	40 min – 50 min	1:30 - 2:00	3:00 - 3:30	Orange
30 min – 35 min	50 min  – 60 min	2:00 - 2:15	3:30 - 4:00	Yellow
35 min – 40 min	60 min – 70 min	2:15 - 2:30	4:00 - 4:30	Green
40 min –  45 min	70 min – 80 min	2:30 - 3:00	4:30 - 5:00	Purple
+ 45 min	+ 80 min	+ 3:00 and Walkers	+ 5:00 and Walkers	Red

Pace Bunnies

Our Pace Bunnies (wearing bunny ears and carrying signs) supported by the Running Room will help runners keep time and get them to the finish line at their desired pace. With over 55 pacers, the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend has the largest group of pacers of any race in Canada!  They are also probably the best.  Drop by and meet them at the Friendship Run on the Saturday of Race Weekend at 9am at City Hall. 

Current pace times are:

Half-marathon – 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:15

Marathon – 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:10, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:30

Faster pacers will be running continuous.  Middle pace times will have both continuous and Run-Walk (10:1) pacers at most times.  Slower pace times will have Run-Walk (10:1) pacers only.  For further information on running with pacers, please follow this link to a Running Room magazine Click here   Any questions about the pacers for the 2012 races, please contact [email protected]

Race Bibs and Timing Chips

Your bibs must be pinned (unmodified and fully-visible) to the front of your shirt and displayed throughout the entire race. Please be sure to write your full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on the back of your race bib.  NOTE:  Please do not write YOUR phone number on the back of the bib but of the emergency contact.

Participants are responsible for verifying that the timing chip device provided by Ottawa Race Weekend or the participants' own device is working properly prior to race and worn correctly during the race. Any problems with the timing chip device must be addressed at the Health and Fitness Expo at the Corrections desk.

Timing Chip

This year the timing chip is a one time use timing chip and all runners can keep it as a souvenir.

Sweat Check

Sweat Check is provided free to all runners and is located at the south east corner of City Hall on Lisgar Street. A bag tag is included on the bottom portion of your race bib to be used when checking your sweats at the tent. Attached the tag to your bag and give to the attendant at the Sweat Check. Your bib number is needed to pick up checked baggage after the race. Sweat Check will open at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. Come early to avoid line ups!

Water, Gel and Sponge Stations

• Water / Gatorade stations are set up every 3km for the marathon and half marathon
• Stations are set up with tables on both sides of the road in most locations
• Gatorade Performance (orange or lemon lime) is served at the first tables of each station, and water at the following table. The 5k and 10k will get water only.
• PowerGel is distrubuted before the waterstations at 18K and 30K (12K for the half marathon)
• Gel flavours - Strawberry/Banana, vanilla, chocolate, double latte.
• The first sponge station is located just after the water station at 26K. The second sponge station is at 37K (16K for the half marathon).
• 10K has three water stations.
• 5K has one water station.

 

Hydration Article

Click here for a hydration article written by Dr. Hooper

Weather Emergency Notification

The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, has developed flag system for all heat related weather emergencies. The flags will be flown at all medical aid stations and medical vans along the route.

Black Flag = extreme heat warning, strongly advise against running

Red Flag = high heat warning, those susceptible to heat should be advised not to compete and all runners should be advised to slow their pace and hydrate appropriately

Yellow = moderate risk, be aware of hydration and those at high risk should not compete

Green = low risk

Portable Toilets

Portable toilets will be set up at City Hall on Festival Plaza, at the Sweat Check tent behind City Hall near Lisgar Street and at all water stations.

Finish Line Etiquette

As a courtesy to those finishing behind you please keep moving once you cross the finish line. Do not wait for family or friends in the finishing chute as it will get congested and some runners may not be able to finish. Proceed through the chute where you will be given your medal and have your proud photo taken of your accomplishment.

Recovery Area

The Recovery Area is located on Queen Elizabeth Driveway. Refreshments and portable washrooms facilities are available in the Recovery Area. Only participants of the races are permitted in this area. Make arrangements to meet your friends and family at a pre-determined spot. 

Running Room Friendship Run

Go for a short run with renowned author and founder of the Running Room, John Stanton and then stay for refreshments. Join us in front of City Hall (110 Laurier) on Saturday morning at 9:00 am.  

Lost and Found

Lost and Found is located in at the INFORMATION BOOTH in front of City Hall - look for the large yellow overhead banners. After the race is over all items will be moved into City hall where they will be kept for one week.  At the end of the week all clothing items will be donated to charity. For inofrmation on lost and found cal 613-234-2221

Awards and Prizes

All event finishers will receive a medal.

Age Category Prizes

Runners will receive age category prizes for the 5k,10K, Half Marathon and Marathon which will be mailed out to the winners following the event.

5K Age Category	Marathon /Half Marathon/10k Age Category
8 and Under	19 and Under
9 - 10	20 - 24
11 - 13	25 - 29
14 - 16	30 - 34
17 - 19	35 - 39
	40 - 44
	45 - 49
	50 - 54
	55 - 59
	60 - 64
	65 - 69
	70 - 74
	75 - 79
	80 +