Weekend Schedule
Please note: the information below refers to the 2018 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Check back soon for updates regarding 2019.
Thursday May 24, 2018
Scotiabank Charity Challenge Sparks Street Party – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Scotiabank, 118 Sparks Street
Kick-off the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend and join many of our official charities all along the historic Sparks Street Mall as we celebrate one of Ottawa’s biggest fundraising weekends. Food, live music, and appearances from elite runner will make for a lunch hour party!
Health and Fitness Expo and Race Kit Pick-Up – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive
The Health & Fitness Expo features race kit and t-shirt pick-up, fundraising pledges drop-off for those raising funds for the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend souvenir clothing, and a large variety of exhibitors showcasing the latest running gear from running sponsors the Running Room, Saucony, Nuun Hydration, and Timex.
Friday May 25, 2018
Health and Fitness Expo and Race Kit Pick-Up – 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive
Saturday May 26, 2018
Health and Fitness Expo and Race Kit Pick-Up – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive
Running Room Friendship Run – 9:00 a.m.
Ottawa Marriott, 100 Kent Street
Meet your pace bunny and get a few last minute tips from John Stanton. After, head out for a short scenic fun run or walk to loosen up your legs and work out any last minute nervous energy.
Marathon Course Tour – 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Race kit pick-up deadline for 2K and 5K events – 1:00 p.m.
Ottawa 2K – 3:00 p.m.
HTG Sports Ottawa 5K – 4:00 p.m.
Ottawa 10K – 6:30 p.m.
Celebration Stage featuring live music – 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Marion Dewar Plaza, Ottawa City Hall
Sunday May 27, 2018
Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon – 7:00 a.m.
Scotiabank Ottawa Kids Marathon – 8:00 a.m.
Scotiabank Ottawa Half Marathon – 9:00 a.m.
Celebration Stage featuring live music – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Marion Dewar Plaza, Ottawa City Hall
