**Grit & Grind Trail Race at Camp Fortune** is Run Ottawa's signature mountain trail event, set in the stunning Gatineau Park in Chelsea, Quebec. The 2026 edition is bigger than ever, now offering four distances — including a brand new 20K that has been designated as a UTMB Index Race, allowing runners to earn performance points toward global trail running rankings.

The course winds through pine-lined singletrack in Gatineau Park, blending technical sections with smooth runnable stretches, and rewarding runners with viewpoints and varied terrain across every distance. The quick-climbing 5K, the rolling 10K, and the new two-loop 20K endurance challenge all deliver a true mountain trail experience just across the river from Ottawa.

A Kids 2K race (ages 7-12) brings the trail adventure to younger runners, and a Green Bib option supports Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue. Registration includes a commemorative medal option, chip-timed results, and post-race refreshments.

- Four distances in 2026: 2K Kids, 5K, 10K, and new 20K
- 20K is a UTMB Index Race — earn global trail running performance points
- Pine-lined singletrack through Gatineau Park at Camp Fortune, Chelsea, QC
- Technical terrain with viewpoints, climbs, and varied surfaces
- Green Bib option supports Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue
- Commemorative medal, chip timing, and post-race refreshments included