Ottawa
Race Weekend

The Ottawa Race Weekend is a popular event that takes place in May every year and welcomes people from all over the world to either participate or become a spectator.

The first Ottawa Marathon was held in 1975 and has grown in popularity over the past 30+ years.

This year's event takes place from May 29 – 30, 2010. Over the 2 days, there will be runs for all different levels and age groups:

• Friendship Run (Saturday, May 29)
• Family 2K (Saturday, May 29)
• 5K (Saturday, May 29)
• 10K (Saturday, May 29
• Wheelchair Marathon (Sunday, May 30)
• Ottawa Marathon (Sunday, May 30)
• Kids Marathon (Sunday, May 30)
• Half Marathon (Sunday, May 30)

Are you interested in participating in one of the races at the Ottawa Race Weekend? If so, you need to sign up early to avoid disappointment. Some races book up months in advance.

If you are planning on coming down to watch, there are many places along each routes that you can get a great view. Our favourite place is along the Canal. If you are hoping to catch a loved one at the finish line, they have bleachers to accommodate you.

We know a lot of people who participate in the various races and it is always fun to go downtown to watch them and cheer on all the runners. The runners probably appreciate it too.

There is so much information and last minute updates so we wouldn't want you to miss anything. If you are looking for more info on the events taking place, please refer to the official Ottawa Race Weekend website.

Enjoy your run and/or cheering on your loved ones!

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