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Date:
Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
3127 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
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Join us for Run for Ottawa 2026! A Charity Run & Walk supporting Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation

Why We Run

Every step you take supports the doctors, nurses, and care teams at Queensway Carleton Hospital, the people who show up for our community when it matters most.

Mercy 4 Mankind (a subsidiary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association) is proud to bring Ottawa together for our 3rd annual Run for Ottawa, a celebration of community, compassion, and action.

Something for Everyone

Whether you're chasing a personal best or taking a morning stroll with the kids, there's a distance for you:

πŸƒ 10K Run Push your limits

πŸƒ 5K Run A classic community favourite

πŸƒ 3K Run Perfect for newer runners

🚢 1K Family Fun Walk Free for ages 6 & under and 65+

Who Should Come?

βœ… Competitive runners

βœ… Casual walkers

βœ… Families with young kids

βœ… Seniors

βœ… First-timers

You don't need to be fast. You just need to show up.

What to Expect

A festive, welcoming atmosphere with refreshments, prizes, and the joy of doing something meaningful together for our Ottawa community.

Event Details

Arrival and Check-In:

Please arrive by 8:30 AM at the Pavilion located between Corkstown Road and Holly Acres Road (πŸ“ Andrew Haydon Park Pavilion) to collect your registration sticker.

Opening Session & Instructions (9:00 AM)

We'll kick off with a short introduction to the Run, our selected charity Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH), and recognition of our valued sponsors and participants.

Start Times

πŸƒ 3K Run 9:30 AM

πŸƒ 5K Run 9:35 AM

πŸƒ 10K Run 9:40 AM

🚢 1K Walk 9:45 AM

Refreshments & Prize Distribution

🍎 10:20 AM Refreshments and social time

πŸ… 10:30 AM Prize distribution and closing remarks

Distances Available

1K | 3K | 5K | 10K

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