Register

Saturday May 26 & Sunday May 27, 2012

*** Deadline for Transfers ended on Friday, April 27, 2012 and no event changes are now permitted. ***

You may register on-line with:
	*** Note: If you register with the Running Room, your name will only appear on their confirmation list. ***

Race Kits must be picked up at the:

Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo  Ottawa Convention Centre 55 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J2 Click here for directions

 

Fee Structure

EVENT	UP TO MAY 15	MAY 15 +
Marathon (Limit 5, 500) - 90% sold out	$100	$125
Half Marathon (Limit 11,300) - SOLD OUT
10K (Limit 10,500) - SOLD OUT
5K (Limit 9,500) - SOLD OUT
2K (Limit 3,500) - SOLD OUT
Y Kids Marathon (Limit 2,000) - 79% sold out	$20	$20
Fee for under 19, for all races	$25	$25
Pasta Dinner (Friday, May 25, 2012)	$28	$28
Pasta Dinner (Saturday, May 26, 2012)	$28	$28

Please note: Online Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday May 18, 2012. Once an event has been sold out, online registration will close for that event.

Cancellation Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable. That means that once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate and you will not be able to defer your entry for another year. The Marathon, in accordance with management executives, city officials and local law enforcement has the authority to cancel any of the events for emergency purposes such as, but not limited to, inclement weather or threat of terrorism. If such emergency conditions force cancellation, refunds cannot be provided since funds will have been spent in preparation for Race Day.

Any questions or concerns please contact [email protected]

Confirmation/ Bib Number

Click here to confirm your registration or to view your bib number.

Event Changes/Corrections Any changes/corrections must be completed on-line by the registrant. Changing to an event that is already sold out is not permitted. The last date for a registrant to make corrections to their entry is Friday May 4, 2012. If you need a corrections or changes to your registration, please contact [email protected]. If you have signed up with the Running Room, please contact the Running Room administrator for corrections and changes. After the deadline has passed all corrections will have to be completed at the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo.

Half Marathon: Wave starts

The half marathon will start with two waves; the first wave will be the first 3 corrals at 9:00 a.m. and the second wave will be the last 3 corrals which starts at 9:15 a.m. on Laurier Avenue at the Elgin Street intersection.

Wear Your Number on Race Day

 We are offering a high quality technical shirt printed with your race number, race logo, and your name or personalized message. This is an official race shirt and can be worn in place of the normal paper bib. Makes a perfect race souvenir and is sure to become your favorite training shirt after the race. Run Ottawa in comfort and Style! Seven styles to choose from. Supplies are limited. Don't Be Left Out. Go to www.WearYourNumber.com for more info and to place your order today!

itab

Some say Ottawa has the best finisher medals in the industry.  For 2012 we will again provide outstanding medals for all finishers.

All the finisher medals will be designed so an itab (click here to view) can be affixed with your finishing time so your medal will always remind you of your amazing achievement. We will no longer have engraving on site and it will be the responsibility of each runner to pursue this if they so choose. Please click here to order your itab.

Note: If you did not receive your Itab or you are having problems ordering an Itab please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Official Race Merchandise

Click here to get your official race merchandise.

RaceMyRace Runner Live Tracking

 The Ottawa Marathon and Half Marathon are proud to partner with RaceMyRace to bring you live 2D or 3D runner tracking, pre-race visualization, and post-race virtual comparisons!

Sign up today >> Live tracking for the Marathon

Sign up today >> Live tracking for the Half Marathon

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.

Hotel Accommodations

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend encourages all out of town participants to book their hotel rooms as early as possible as availability may be limited as you get closer to the Race Weekend. Click here to book your accommodations.

Pasta Dinner

We host two pasta dinners for our participants, Friday night  at the Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive and Saturday night at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street.  Load up on carbs and meet other participants. The fee for dinner is $28. (600 maximum).