Merrickville Heritage Classic 2026

Perth's next great 5K beer run is here!

4 teams / 4 laps / 4 beers

This is a BEER RUN that combines drinking beer with running for maximum fun! Even better, we're pitting police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and military members against each other to find out who drinks and runs the fastest!

This race is open to anyone - first responders and military members, as well as friends and supporters of our uniformed services.

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2025

Time: 3:00pm (bib pick-up will begin at 1:00pm)

Format:

• Drink 5oz beer

• Run 1.25K loop

• Repeat 3 more times

Capacity Limit: 160 Runners (40 each for police, fire, paramedics, military)

What's Included:

• 20oz of Bridge Masters' finest beer!

• Sweet medal

• Post-race party

• Live entertainment

Timing/Awards:

• Finishers' times based on gun time

• Each team's times (Police, Fire, Paramedics, Military) will be aggregated with the fastest team winning the overall event

• Top finisher overall (team, men, women)

• Fastest finisher for each team (men, women)

Registration is limited - register early!

The Ecotay spring event is here!

6K and 10K

A beautiful rural run at the historic Ecotay farm. Spring blooms, fresh air, and quiet country roads await you!

This event features beautiful 6K and 10K loop courses suitable for all levels of runners/walkers

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: 10K begins at 10:00am

6K begins at 10:15am

(bib pick-up will begin at 8:30am)

Capacity Limit: 200 Runners

What's Included:

• Ecotay's famous breakfast sandwich

• Alcoholic beverage (or non-alcoholic, if you prefer)

• Sweet medal

• Post-race party

• Live entertainment

Timing/Awards:

• Finishers' times based on gun time

• Awards for the top finishers overall (men and women)

Registration is limited - register early!

Join us for a great morning of community spirit at the 2026 ‘Goode Run!

Online registration closes May 1, 2026

You can run or walk the 2K or 5K or do both and earn a unique challenge coin! Departing from and ending at Osgoode's Stuart Holmes Arena; the 2K & 5K run through Osgoode Village.

We are encouraging participants to wear a costume! What kind of costume is up to you. Of course, make it fun and be sure you can still run! There will be a random prize draw for all participants wearing a costume in the 2K & 5K (youth and adult). Your dog best friend will be eligible for a prize as well! We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Costumes are optional. You can come with just your race gear.

Your 'Goode Run registration includes:

• A unique 'Goode Run race medal

• A personalized race bib

• Professional timing by Sportstats (5k race only)

• Free downloadable race photos

• Random prize draw for all participants

• Random prize draw for participants in costume

• Post-race fruit/water

• Optional purchase add-on: 'Goode Run race shirt

The 'Goode Run is a FUNDRAISER

The Osgoode Youth Association relies on funds raised at the 'Goode Run to exist. The 2025 'Goode Run raised over $30,000 for O-YA! The 'Goode Run is volunteer organized and led which means 100% of the proceeds go right back into O-YA. This is very unique in the 'fundraising run' world. It's a run you can feel EXTRA good about!

The Races

The 5K is a multi-terrain course through Osgoode Village. It is a timed event by Sportstats.

Participants of the 2K can run or walk. Baby joggers and strollers are welcome. Participants of ALL ages are out and about enjoying the 2K on race day. No 'running' experience is necessary! Just join us for a fun event! Dogs (who are on a leash, get along well with other dogs and are cleaned up after) are very much welcome to join the 2K. The 2K will run or walk on streets throughout the Village of Osgoode.

Race t-shirts

Shirts will be available for purchase as an add on to registration up until April 24 at midnight.

OTTAWA, LET'S DO THIS! ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES! The 5K Foam Fest is a one of a kind Obstacle Course based Fun Run! Join us for over 25 obstacles including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to awesome music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 6 and under, taste delicious food, shop from local vendors and celebrate your success in our well-stocked beer garden. With a variety of obstacles and a ton of foam, the 5K Foam Fest is an exciting challenge for experienced and beginner runners alike...Walk it, Run it, Charge it, Fun it; this course should be enjoyed at your own pace and all obstacles are optional! PRICE JUMPS MARCH 31 AT 11:59PM! SAVE $70 OFF FULL PRICE!

The new kid on the block in the world of Backyard Ultras for the SECOND year. An endurance race guaranteed to test the limits of anyone with the courage to step into the loop. A race not about speed but about who has the physical and mental grit to endure the longest. There is no second place, no finish line, just the end.

Starting at the iconic 692 Coffee and Bar, the route will go through the beautiful and historic town of Manotick. Each loop for the Backyard Ultra will incorporate road and trail running; having runners take bridges over streams, run through parks, and endure tarmac underfoot.

The 5K will welcome the competitive runner and the runner looking to challenge themselves. The Family 1K is a fun and exciting event for all ages and skill levels. Whether your first race or hundredth race it will be one to remember. 50% of the registration fee from the family 1K race will be donated to the CHEO Children's Hospital - The Griffin Bell Golden Endowment Fund.

Race Day Schedule:

Race kit pick up Friday 6pm - 7:30pm

& Saturday 5am - 6:30am (Ultra) or 8:00am (1K & 5K)

Backyard Ultra Marathon start time at 7:00am (Not chip timed) 2025's route - subject to change

5km Race start time at 8:10am (Timed) 2025's route - Subject to change

Family 1km Race start time at 9:10 am (Not chip timed) 2025 route - subject to change

Buff included in reg fee. *Any registrations after Thursday September 24 at 12pm will NOT receive a buff.