Otto’s Ottawa Canada Day Road Races
REGISTERKick off your July first with excitement and community spirit at Otto’s Ottawa Canada Day Road Races! Join the fun and celebrate together at Earl of March High School, including face painting and inflatables for kids, it’s the perfect way to start your holiday! The morning’s events feature multiple distances, including a 10K, 5K, 1K for kids and 100m Tot trot, offering options for runners, walkers and rollers of all skill levels.
Included in your registration:
- All participants in the 10K, 5K and Kids 1K receive a commemorative 2025 finisher medal (unless opting for the Green Bib)
- A personalized race bib
- Professional race timing
- Post-race snacks and beverages
- Free downloadable race photos
Optional add-ons to commemorate your race:
- Ottos’ Ottawa Canada Day Road Races technical shirt
- Ottos’ Ottawa Canada Day Road Races kids cotton race shirt
- iTab ribbon hanger
EVENT DETAILS
Races: 10km, 5km, 1km, and 100m Tot Trot
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Start times:
- 10K: 8:00 am
- 5K: 8:10 am
- 100 Metre Tot Trot: 9:30 am
- 1k: 9:45 am
Location: Earl of March Secondary School, 4 The Pkwy, Kanata, ON.
FEES:
Early bird registration:
- 10K: $61.86 + HST
- 10K youth: $28.13 + HST
- 5K: $61.86 + HST
- 5K youth: $28.13 + HST
- 1K: $16.88 + HST
- 100 Metre Tot Trot: $11.25 + HST
Did you know you can run this race for FREE by joining Run Ottawa?
As a member, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits like ONE FREE RACE, 10% off all other Run Ottawa events, discounts with partner services and more! Dual, youth and family options now available! See the complete list of benefits here!
ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Online registration closes on Monday, June 23 at 11:59pm.
GREEN BIB OPTION
The Green Bib does not include a medal, instead a portion of your registration fee will be donated to the event charity partner the Perley Health Foundation.
PARKING:
Free parking will be available onsite.
From the east, take the 417 westbound and exit at the Eagleson Road/March Road exit. Stay on the westbound ramp for Campeau Drive. Continue straight, across Eagleson Road and continue west until the entrance to the John Mlacak Centre/Library.
From the west, take the 417 eastbound and take the Eagleson Road exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Eagleson Road and continue to the next stoplight at Campeau Drive. Continue west until the Mlacak Centre entrance. Look for the signs that will direct you to the parking areas.
ROUTE
TRAIN WITH RUNNA
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PRIZING:
$180 for first for place in the 5K and 10K (Women, Men and Non-binary athletes)
$120 for second place in the 5K and 10K (Women, Men and Non-binary athletes)
$80 for third place in the 5K and 10K (Women, Men and Non-binary athletes)
ACCESSIBILITY
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Danielle Avery.
*Please note event details are subject to change. Any questions please email questions@runottawa.ca.