Race Around the Place

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!

Time to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot for Saturday April 25, 2026. Early Bird registration is now open until February 28, 2026 and full registration closes April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Register for the 11th annual Merrickville Heritage Classic with cool medals from our local foundry and a friendly atmosphere in our beautiful village located on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with old running friends and make new ones!

Children 12 years and under:

• Blockhouse Run (2K): $15.00 flat rate

• New!! Canal Run (5K): $20.00 flat rate

• New!! Jewel of the Rideau Run (10K): $25.00 flat rate

• ** No discount applied to Virtual Runs **

• T-Shirt included in Registration Fee for 5K and 10K registrants ONLY

• T-Shirts are available for purchase for 2K runners

• T-shirts NOT available for Virtual runners

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.

Les stages d'initiation à la course à pied s'invitent à Gatineau!

Au menu, exercices en lien avec la technique de course à pied et légère formation sur la nutrition sportive animée par Cardio Plein-air.

Le tout, complètement gratuit et ouvert à tous!

On vous attends donc le 9 mai 2026, 9h, au Centre de plein air du Lac-Leamy (100 rue Atawe, Gatineau, Qc, J8Y-6V8).

L'activité se terminera à 10h et aura lieu beau temps mauvais temps.

Places limitées.