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Canada Army Run 2025

Date
September 21, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Events
9 Races

About Canada Army Run 2025

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.

Race Schedule

🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Virtual

Canada Army Run 2025 - 10K Virtual

Ottawa, Ontario
September 5, 2025
Anytime
Canada Army Run 2025
10km
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Virtual

Canada Army Run 2025 - Half Marathon Virtual

Ottawa, Ontario
September 5, 2025
Anytime
Canada Army Run 2025
21.1km
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Virtual

Canada Army Run 2025 - Sergeant Major's Challenge Virtual

Ottawa, Ontario
September 5, 2025
Anytime
Canada Army Run 2025
5K + 10K
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Virtual

Canada Army Run 2025 - 5K Virtual

Ottawa, Ontario
September 5, 2025
Anytime
Canada Army Run 2025
5km
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Road

Canada Army Run 2025 - Commander's Challenge

Ottawa, Ontario
September 21, 2025
8:00AM
Canada Army Run 2025
5K + 21.1K
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Road

Canada Army Run 2025 - 5K

Ottawa, Ontario
September 21, 2025
8:00AM
Canada Army Run 2025
5km
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Road

Canada Army Run 2025 - Sergeant Major's Challenge

Ottawa, Ontario
September 21, 2025
8:00AM
Canada Army Run 2025
5K + 10K
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Road

Canada Army Run 2025 - 10K

Ottawa, Ontario
September 21, 2025
8:45AM
Canada Army Run 2025
10km
🛣 Road Race
Ontario
Road

Canada Army Run 2025 - Half Marathon

Ottawa, Ontario
September 21, 2025
9:30AM
Canada Army Run 2025
21.1km

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

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

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

93
Days
12
Hours
39
Minutes
Date
September 21, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)