From Olympian to Community Champion: Dylan Wykes Named 2025 Run Ottawa Community Builder

Run Ottawa is pleased to announce Dylan Wykes as the recipient of the 2025 Run Ottawa Community Builder Award.

Former Olympian and one of Canada’s most accomplished marathoners, Wykes has gone beyond personal athletic achievement to make a lasting impact on the running community in Ottawa and across the country. As a co-founder and coach with Mile2Marathon, he has played a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where runners of all levels can pursue their goals with confidence and support.

Through coaching, mentorship, and youth programming, he has helped countless runners of all ages and levels discover their potential and love for the sport. Whether it’s guiding elite athletes, supporting grassroots development, or cheering on participants at local races, Wykes brings his passion and experience to everything he does, building not just better runners, but a stronger, more connected community.

Please join us in celebrating his incredible contributions to running in the nation’s capital and throughout the country. We look forward to honouring him in person at this year’s Chase the Pace on June 14.