Runners Information

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 correction@eventsonline.ca. 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 at 9:00 a.m. and the second wave will start at 9:15 a.m. on Laurier Avenue at the Elgin Street intersection.

Race Kit Pick Up

All race kits must be picked up at the Pfizer health and Fitness Expo during hours of operation. Click here for hours of operation Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo.

New for 2012: Virtual Race Bag

We are starting something new and cool this year!  We've partnered with Virtual Race Bags to make our event 'GREEN'. The week before the event, every participant will receive an email with a link to their own virtual race bag. The virtual race bag will include coupons, discounts and special offers.

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

Course Information

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

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 2011 Ottawa 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon races are as follows:

Ottawa 5K	Ottawa 10K	1/2 Marathon	Marathon
Under  25 min	Under 40 min	Under 1:30	Under 3:00
25 min – 30 min	40 min – 50 min	1:30 - 2:00	3:00 - 3:30
30 min – 35 min	50 min  – 60 min	2:00 - 2:15	3:30 - 4:00
35 min – 40 min	60 min – 70 min	2:15 - 2:30	4:00 - 4:30
40 min –  45 min	70 min – 80 min	2:30 - 3:00	4:30 - 5:00
+ 45 min	+ 80 min	+ 3:00 and Walkers	+ 5:00 and Walkers

Pace Bunnies

Pace Bunnies, sponsored by Running Room, will be available for the Ottawa 10K, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon. Bunnies will wear pink ears and carry a sign with their pace time. At the race start, line up near your pace bunny. Pace times for the 10K will be:

10k: 0:40, 0:45, *0:50*, *0:55*, *0:60*, *0:65*, *0:**70**, **0:75*

Ottawa Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, *1:45*, *1:50*, *2:00*, 2:10, * 2:15*, 2:30, *2:45*, *3:00* and *3:15*

Ottawa Marathon:  3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, * 3:55*, *4:00*, 4:10, *4:15**,* 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 and 5:30

Note: Faster times will have continuous pacers. Bold times indicate that there is a 10:1 run-walk bunny and a continuous run bunny. Slower times
will be 10:1 run-walk only. There will be walk only pacers in the half marathon at 2:45, 3:00 and 3:15.

Come meet your pace bunny at the Friendship Run at 9 am on Saturday of Race Weekend at Ottawa City Hall.

For further information on running with pacers, please follow this link to a Running Room magazine article: Click here

Any questions about pacers for the 2012 races, please contact ottawapacebunnies@gmail.com

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. All participants must attach their chip to a shoelace as per instructions in the race kits. 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 Pfizer 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 4:00 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 for the marathon and half marathon
• Stations are set up with tables on both sides of the road in most locations
• Gatorade Thirst Quencher (orange & lemon lime) is served at the first tables of each station, and water at the following tables
• PowerGel is distrubuted before the waterstations at 18K and 30K (12K for the half marathon)
• Gel flavours - Strawberry/kiwi, 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.

Water Station Locations

COMING SOON!

Medical Aid Stations

COMING SOON!

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 in Confederation Park (It is bordered on the south by Laurier Avenue and Ottawa City Hall; on the east by the Rideau Canal; on the north by the Mackenzie King Bridge, the Rideau Centre and the National Arts Centre; and, to the west, by Elgin Street and the Lord Elgin Hotel). 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 +