The morning Canada Day Run has become a bit of a tradition for me ever since the days of HBC sponsorship. Loved standing on the Alexandria Bridge looking at the Peace Tower before the start of the race singing O Canada. They moved the start out of Jacques Cartier Park (thanks NCC) to the War Museum but it is still great being able to finish the race and then wander around Parliament Hill before the crowds and chaos of Canada Day in Ottawa arrives. It is now called the Commonwealth Run and has a good cause attached. Nice to have two choices in Ottawa for a Canada Day Run: the Kanata Run and this one. Too bad they weren't set up so you could do a double!! Here is the info:
What: Commonwealth Run
Where: Ottawa, ON (War Museum)
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Time: 5K - 8 am / 10K - 8:15 am / 1K Kids - 10 am
Commonwealth Games Canada and MYCommonwealth invite you, your family or your Team, to kick off Canada Day with a 10K or 5K run/walk, and a 1K for kids. Proceeds go towards sport and education activities promoting Commonwealth values to youth in Canada and abroad!
https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=10516
A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
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A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
thanks for posting this! I didn't realize they'd moved over to the War Museum this year. Anyone entering a team? Great savings if you have 5-10 runners!
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
I am definitely doing this one.
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January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
September - Army Run
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January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
September - Army Run
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
I'm already registered for Kanata but this sounds like a fun one too.
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
We'll likely bring the kids. Can't beat that price!
I doubt I'll do the 5 or 10 though. I appreciate my sleep and easy logistics of not getting down there too early.
I doubt I'll do the 5 or 10 though. I appreciate my sleep and easy logistics of not getting down there too early.
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
I think we'll be doing the Canada Day races in Kanata this year. Not sure what distance yet.
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
Irongirl wrote:We'll likely bring the kids. Can't beat that price!
I doubt I'll do the 5 or 10 though. I appreciate my sleep and easy logistics of not getting down there too early.
Turns out you can beat that price - the price of not rushing out the door on Canada Day and just heading down to our local beach wins.
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
Pat and I are part of a team for this: Simon Pegg Run Club. Small event. Lots of prizes......
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
canalrunner wrote:Pat and I are part of a team for this: Simon Pegg Run Club. Small event. Lots of prizes......
Congratulations to Pat for winning the 10k at the Canada Day Run (Ottawa downtown version). Small field. Hot day. Glorious Victory. And Free shoes for the win!! I received the Canadian medal on Canada Day: 4th.
The longest journey begins with a single step.
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May: Ottawa Marathon
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Re: A Downtown Ottawa Canada Day Run
And free shoes for the win!!
Now I need to figure out what Mizunos I want to get with the free certificate.
Next year we will have to go for the team prize!
[b]2016 Races:[b]
January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
September - Army Run
My running blog: http://www.thecourageoflungs.com
January - Richmond Road Races 10 km 41:06
March - St Patrick's Day 10 km 41:31
April - Minto Run for Reach half-marathon 1:28:56
May - Sporting Life 10 km - 41:10
May - Ottawa Marathon - 3:26:37
September - Army Run
My running blog: http://www.thecourageoflungs.com
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