The Ottawa 36.1 km Challenge

Online registration is now closed, you can register in person at the Race Roster desk at the Health and Fitness Expo in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park on a first come, first served basis.

Expo hours of operation:

Friday, May 26, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Saturday, May 27, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, part of the Ottawa 36.1 km Challenge, is sold out of medals! The Green Bib remains an option, and $10 of your registration will go to a charity of your choice in the Desjardins Charity Challenge!

We encourage you to register NOW for other events! Prices are going to increase soon!

 

Are you a runner who loves to push the limits? The Ottawa 36.1 km Challenge is for you.

Ottawa 36.1 km Challenge participants will run three events during the 2023 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend: the Ottawa 5K presented by ASICS Runkeeper, the Ottawa 10K presented by Otto’s Ottawa and the Ottawa Half-Marathon presented by Desjardins.

Three events. For an impressive 36.1 KM in total distance!

Challenge participants will a unique challenge t-shirt and medal, as well as a medal from each race!

This challenge is restricted to participants 16 years of age and older.

How much does it cost?

When you register for The Ottawa 36.1 km Challenge, you are registering for three different events. The cost of the challenge is those three events plus includes the extra swag.

Current event pricing:
$320.00 CAD + applicable fee + hst
In-person, virtual and Green Bib options available

Please note: strollers are not allowed on course

New Expo location for 2023!

Aberdeen Pavilion

Lansdowne Park
1000 Exhibition Way
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5J3

Directions: Google map

Hours of Operation:

  • Friday, May 26, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, May 27, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Free Shuttle buses from City Hall to Lansdowne Park:

A FREE and accessible shuttle bus service will be available to help you travel from Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar St. entrance) directly to the Health and Fitness Expo at Lansdowne Park and back! Please see schedules and frequency below: 

Friday, May 26:
8:00 am: First shuttle departs from Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar St. entrance).
11:30 pm: Last shuttle leaves the Health and Fitness Expo at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park.

Shuttles run every 30 minutes starting at Ottawa City Hall from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, and every 15-20 minutes between 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm.

Saturday, May 27:
8:00 am: First shuttle departs from Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar St. entrance).
6:30 pm: Last shuttle leaves the Health and Fitness Expo at Aberdeen Pavilion in Lansdowne Park.

Shuttles run every 15-20 minutes from Ottawa City Hall from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, and Lansdowne Park from 8:15 am – 6:30 pm.

I am already registered for one of these events. Can I still register?

Yes! Access your personalized dashboard through your confirmation email and you will see the option to join the challenge.  You will be charged only for the remaining races needed to complete the challenge.

Included with your registration:

  • A commemorative 2023 Finisher medal
  • A personalized race bib (register before May 1, 2023)
  • A commemorative, reusable drawstring bag
  • Free premium upgrade of Runkeeper to Runkeeper GO, which includes access to customizable training plans.
  • Nuun on course
  • Xact Nutrition on course at 9.5K in a mix of strawberry, apricot and orange flavours
  • Timing by Sportstats
  • A post-race beer from Kichesippi Beer co.
  • Post-race recovery food
  • Photography and videography available for purchase.
  • Virtual option available

Course Features

  • Kilometre markers along the entire route.
  • Water/Nuun stations are set up approximately every 3K. Nuun is served at the first tables of each station, and water at the following tables.
  • An Xact Nutrition station is located before the water stations at 11K.
  • Cooling and misting stations available on-course.
  • Portable toilets at every water station.
  • Cheering and entertainment stations.
  • Full medical services on the route and at the finish line.

Hotel Information & Reservations

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend has partnered with several hotels to secure the best pricing for your stay in Ottawa. You can book now or through the confirmation page after your race registration has been completed. Details, including cancellation policies, are available with each hotel listing.

For answers to your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) please visit the Registration Information page.