9runrun 2025

9runrun is an annual running event held in Stittsville, Ontario, dedicated to supporting the mental health initiatives for Ottawa's first responders including Fire, Police, and Paramedic personnel. Since its inception, the event has raised over $120,000 for these causes, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

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Participants can choose from multiple distances including a 2K Family run, 5K, 10K, and a 15K Challenge (combination of 5K and 10K). The courses highlight scenic roads with well-paved surfaces and gentle elevations, making the event inclusive and family friendly.

• Road race courses showcasing picturesque roads in Stittsville, Ontario.
• Well-paved surfaces with gentle elevations.
• Strollers allowed on the 2K course only.
• Age restriction: 15K Challenge participants must complete 5K in under 55 minutes.
• Professional race timing and finisher medals offered.

• Multiple race distances: Family 2K, 5K, 10K, and 15K Challenge.
• Green Bib available for 5K, 10K, and 15K races with $5 donated to the Ottawa First Responders Foundation.
• Strollers permitted only on the Family 2K course; participants using strollers asked to start at the rear.
• All Family 2K participants must be registered.
• No race day registration available.
• Supports mental health for Ottawa's first responders.