

Canada Army Run 2025
Date
September 21, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Events
The Canada Army Run is an annual event held in Ottawa that unites Canadians and the Canadian Armed Forces in a spirit of camaraderie and community. Participants can run, walk, or roll alongside military personnel, supporting programs like Support Our Troops and Soldier On.
Races start near Ottawa City Hall and finish beside the National War Memorial, with courses passing notable landmarks such as Parliament Hill. Aid stations offering water, electrolytes, and snacks are placed every 2-3 kilometers. Walkers and strollers are welcome but are asked to start in the last corral.
Races start near Ottawa City Hall and finish beside the National War Memorial, with courses passing notable landmarks such as Parliament Hill. Aid stations offering water, electrolytes, and snacks are placed every 2-3 kilometers. Walkers and strollers are welcome but are asked to start in the last corral.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Canada Army Run 2025 - Half Marathon Virtual
Virtual
Boston Qualifier
Canada Army Run 2025 - Sergeant Major's Challenge Virtual
Complete both the 5K and 10K virtually between September 5–26, 2025.
Virtual
Boston Qualifier
Canada Army Run 2025 - Commander's Challenge
Road
Boston Qualifier
Canada Army Run 2025 - Sergeant Major's Challenge
Road
Boston Qualifier
Canada Army Run 2025 - Half Marathon
Road
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Road surface throughout all races
- Courses pass landmarks including Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial
- Aid stations approximately every 2-3 kilometers with water, electrolytes, portable toilets, and energy bars for Half Marathon
- Challenge events available combining multiple distances
- Strollers allowed but must start in the last corral
- Minimum age requirements vary by race distance
- Courses pass landmarks including Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial
- Aid stations approximately every 2-3 kilometers with water, electrolytes, portable toilets, and energy bars for Half Marathon
- Challenge events available combining multiple distances
- Strollers allowed but must start in the last corral
- Minimum age requirements vary by race distance
Race Highlights
- Races start near Ottawa City Hall and finish beside the National War Memorial
- Participants receive dog tag finisher medals
- Aid stations every 2-3 kilometers offering water, electrolytes, and snacks
- Walkers and strollers welcome but should start in the last corral
- Green bib awarded to participants who donate or fundraise $20 or more
- Virtual race options available from September 5–26, 2025
- Participants receive dog tag finisher medals
- Aid stations every 2-3 kilometers offering water, electrolytes, and snacks
- Walkers and strollers welcome but should start in the last corral
- Green bib awarded to participants who donate or fundraise $20 or more
- Virtual race options available from September 5–26, 2025
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
September 21, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)