Athletic Standards
Please note: the information below refers to the 2018 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Check back soon for updates regarding 2019.
The Ottawa Race Weekend supports the dedication and commitment of elite athletes competing in the Ottawa Marathon and Ottawa 10K races by offering an attractive prize money structure including a bonus structure.
Prize money for the Ottawa 10K and the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon is available only to athletes who pre-register for either race through the elite athlete application form. Athletes who register through open registration will not be eligible.
International Athletes
We are looking for international athletes capable of sub 2:10 (men), sub 2:28 (women) for Marathon and sub 28:00 (men) & sub 32:00 (women) in the 10K.
Canadian Elite Athlete Status
Canadian elite athletes must now meet the outlined athletic standards to be eligible for elite athlete status.
- Elite A Standard receives complimentary entry, travel and accommodation assistance*, and front line access.
- Elite B Standard receives complimentary entry and front line access.
(*Travel assistance for Canadian Athletes is limited to a maximum of $1000 and accommodations may be shared with another athlete.)
Athletic Standards
Male
| Elite A Standard | Elite B Standard | Notes | ||
10 k Qualifier | 5 K | sub 14:25 | sub 15:30 | – must have run the standard since May 22, 2017 |
10 K | sub 29:45 | sub 32:30 | – must have run the standard since May 22, 2017 | |
Marathon Qualifier | 1/2 marathon | sub 1:06:00 | sub 1:10:00 | – must have run the standard since May 22, 2017 |
Marathon | sub 2:20:00 | sub 2:30:00 | – must have run the standard since Jan 1, 2017 – For guaranteed entry, athlete must apply for elite status by March 15, 2018. | |
Female
| Elite A Standard | Elite B Standard | Notes | ||
10 k Qualifier | 5 K | sub16:30 | sub 19:00 | – must have run the standard since May 22, 2017 |
10 K | sub 34:00 | sub 40:00 | – must have run the standard since May 22, 2017 | |
Marathon Qualifier | 1/2 marathon | sub 1:18:00 | sub 1:24:00 | – must have run the standard since May 22, 2017 |
Marathon | sub 2:45:00 | sub 3:05:00 | – must have run the standard since Jan 1, 2017 – For guaranteed entry, athlete must apply for elite status by March 15, 2018. | |
