Running and Fitness Expo and Bib Pick Up

The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Running and Fitness Expo is a three-day event that attracts exhibitors from all over North America. The Expo is Canada’s largest health and fitness expo, featuring numerous retailers, and attracting thousands of people each year. The Expo is free to enter and open to the public.

The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Running and Fitness Expo is also where you will pick up your race bib.

Carleton University Fieldhouse

1125 Colonel By Drive,
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5B6

 

Expo parking

Consider carpooling when possible. Paid general parking is available on campus. Lot 5 (P5) is the lot closest to the Field House, but you can expect it to be very busy. Lot 7 (P7) is a short walk from the Field House (located near the main roundabout on University Drive) and will have more capacity (700 spots).

For those with an accessible parking permit (including wheelchair users), designated accessible parking spaces are available. View accessible parking options here.

Please note that the QR code below will take you directly to parking payment, you will need to pay electronically.

Carleton University parking information, including parking rates

Learn more about getting around the city during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.

Hours of Operation:

• Thursday, May 22 – 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 23 – 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Saturday, May 24 – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Secure Bike Parking

Free monitored bike parking is available during the Running and Fitness Expo thanks to the Ottawa Lions.

Confirmed exhibitors

• Ottawa Senators Street Team
• TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
• 270 West Consulting
• Terra Breads
• Zizu Optics
• Plato’s Closet
• Naak
• EuroSports
• Bushtukah
• Popeyes + Biosteel
• La Foulée Sportive
• Marquest
• Kintec
• Oofos
• Brix
• Abritu Sport
• Tourisme Outaouais
• Maple3 (outdoor)
• Praise
• Balmoral
• Running Room
• Garmin
• XACT Nutrition
• Water Aid
• Barbados Tourism
• Anatomy Physiotherapy
• Team Nutrition
• Lufa Farms
• Run Maps Canada
• Orso Activewear
• Mt. Tremblant Half Marathon

 

Running and Fitness Expo stage schedule

Friday, May 23 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

10:00 am Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Launch & Elite News Conference, presented by Arash Madani

12:30 pm Live Podcast – Running for your Mental Health ft. Aaron Burros & Pedro

2:00 pm Tartan Ottawa International Marathon and Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, Course Preview (English)

3:30 pm Saving Lives on Course: A Beginner’s Guide to CPR

4:30 pm WaterAid – Charity Presentation

5:30 pm Power Crew: Fashion Show

6:00 pm Tartan Ottawa International Marathon and Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, Course Preview (Bilingual)

 

Saturday, May 24 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

10:00 am Tartan Ottawa International Marathon and Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, Course Preview (English)

12:30 pm Tartan Ottawa International Marathon and Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, Course Preview (English)

1:30 pm Saving Lives on Course: A Beginner’s Guide to CPR

2:30 pm WaterAid – Charity Presentation

3:00 pm Tartan Ottawa International Marathon and Ottawa Half Marathon presented by Desjardins, Course Preview (Bilingual)

4:30 pm Live Podcast – Running for your Mental Health ft. Aaron Burros & Pedro

 

Tartan Ottawa International Marathon Bus Tour

Join us for a relaxed and informative bus tour of the brand-new Tartan Ottawa International Marathon course—free for all marathon registrants! This exclusive preview offers the perfect chance to familiarize yourself with the route while enjoying insights into Ottawa’s iconic landmarks and rich history.