The 5/15 Farm Run is one of Ottawa's most unique evening race experiences, held annually at the Central Experimental Farm. The name says it all: 5:15 PM is the moment the cows at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum are led to the pasture — and the runners take to the course.

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Choose your distance: a 1K Kids Fun Run, a 5K, or a 15K race, all winding through scenic farm routes on a Wednesday evening. The 5K and 15K feature a dedicated stroller wave, making this a wonderful family outing for runners at every stage of life. Free downloadable race photos are included for all participants.

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Participants can opt for the Green Bib, skipping the medal in exchange for a portion of their registration fee being donated to The Good Companions, a nonprofit seniors' centre delivering social, recreational, and educational programs to older adults in Ottawa. Optional add-ons include a technical shirt, kids' cotton shirt, and iTab ribbon hanger.

• Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa
• Kids 1K starts at 6:30 PM; 5K starts at 6:50 PM; 15K starts at 6:53 PM
• Stroller wave included for the 5K and 15K
• 5K runners complete one loop; 15K runners complete three loops
• Online registration closes July 12 at 11:59 PM

• Three distances: 1K Kids Fun Run, 5K, and 15K
• Evening race at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm — a one-of-a-kind setting
• Named for the 5:15 PM 'cow parade' at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
• Stroller wave included for the 5K and 15K distances
• Free downloadable race photos for all participants
• Green Bib option supports The Good Companions seniors' centre