Run to Empower

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:30 am
960 Carling Ave, Ottawa
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About

Aimed at promoting empowerment, community spirit, and wellness through running and physical activity, the Desjardins Run to Empower is a celebration of women's running in Canada. This event includes a performance race for women only, a 5K open to all athletes and the Little Warriors Kids Run 1K - a great introduction into the sport for your kids.

Open 5K, Little Warriors Kid's 1K and Ottawa’s Fastest Women 5K

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Sat, May 2, 2026

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Ottawa, Canada

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Where and when

Location
960 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1A 0Z2, Canada
Start times
Open 5K: 9:45 AMLittle Warriors Kid's 1K: 8:30 AMOttawa’s Fastest Women 5K: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Run to Empower
Open 5K
5km
CA$20 - CA$89.99
Little Warriors Kid's 1K
1km
CA$15
Ottawa’s Fastest Women 5K
5km
CA$20

Route information

Held within the ground of an inner city working farm, this fully paved course is breathtaking!
This course has some gradual hills, and few turns so it's up to you to crush your pb. We'll bring the PB bell, you bring the legs, lungs, and smiles.

What's included

  • A commemorative finisher medal (unless opting for the Green Bib)
  • A personalized race bib
  • Professional race timing with chip time results available
  • Free downloadable race photos

How to get there

960 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1A 0Z2, Canada
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Parking and public transit information to come!

Event day logistics

  • Little Warriors Kids 1k: 8:30 am
  • Ottawa’s Fastest Women 5K 9:00 am
  • Run to Empower open 5K : 9:45 am

Reviews

4.9
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Results & Photos

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