Weekend 5K and Kids 1K series
2026 Registration opens Friday, January 2!
The Weekend 5K and Kids 1K Series is back! Register today for these fun and affordable 5ks! All 2026 Run Ottawa Members register for FREE!
NEW for 2026
The first event of this series takes place on Sunday, April 26, at Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa)!
Pricing:
Kids 1K (Ages 0-12): Free
5K Youth (Ages 18 and under): Free
5K: $10 + applicable fees + hst in advance / race day fees $15 + applicable fees + hst / 2026 Run Ottawa Members: Free
Weekend 5K & Kids 1K Series event information:
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa)
- Kids 1K 8:30 am
- Youth 5K 9:00am
- Adult 5K 9:00 am
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Dominion Arboretum
- Kids 1K 8:30 am
- Youth 5K 9:00am
- Adult 5K 9:00 am
On Saturday, August 8, free parking is available near the Tropical Greenhouse off of Maple Drive, about a 10-minute walk from the start line area. Paid parking is also available at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum lot (901 Prince of Wales Dr). The Dominion Arboretum is a short walk from the Carling O-train station for participants using public transportation.