New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun

The Turtle Trot Walk Run will start and finish at Whalen Park in the town of Louisville. The race will start at 9 am with same day registration beginning at 7:30 am. The park is located 1.5 miles west of the River Course at Louisville Landing Recreation on State Route 131. The race course is a 3.4-mile flat, scenic route along the beautiful St. Lawrence River. In-Law Brewing Company will provide a ticket for a free beer, to anyone of legal drinking age, who registers for the race. Curran Renewable Energy will provide free T-shirts to the first 250 who register. You must register by July 6th to guarantee your t-shirt size choice.

Medals will be awarded to 1st place male and female winners in each of the following age groups: 15 and under, 16-29, 30+39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

The Turtle Trot is a great family event. There will be door prizes, raffle and auction tents and a bounce house.

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 SOON!

The National Capital Pride Run is an all ages, all-level event with a 2.5 km walk or a 5 km run/walk option. Since 2016 the Pride Run has raised over $82,000 for Bruce House. Run, walk or roll with us every August and raise money for people living with HIV in Ottawa.

Note that all prices displayed below are inclusive of all mandatory fees set by the race platform in accordance with Canadian law.

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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:

🏃 10K Run Push your limits

🏃 5K Run A classic community favourite

🏃 3K Run Perfect for newer runners

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

Who Should Come?

✅ Competitive runners

✅ Casual walkers

✅ Families with young kids

✅ Seniors

✅ 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 (📍 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

🏃 3K Run 9:30 AM

🏃 5K Run 9:35 AM

🏃 10K Run 9:40 AM

🚶 1K Walk 9:45 AM

Refreshments & Prize Distribution

🍎 10:20 AM Refreshments and social time

🏅 10:30 AM Prize distribution and closing remarks

Distances Available

1K | 3K | 5K | 10K

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