Running Guide 2025: Best Routes, Clubs & Races

Discover ’s top running routes (coming soon), local running crews, weekly meetup schedules, and upcoming races in (or nearby) in 2025.

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RUN CLUB SCHEDULE

Weekly Ottawa Run Meetups This Week

Check out group runs happening in Ottawa this week. Join a run club near you, meet other runners, and stay motivated.

6

Monday

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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7

TUESDAY

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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8

WEDNESDAY

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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9

THURSDAY

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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10

FRIDAY

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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11

SATURDAY

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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12

SUNDAY

Slowpokes

7:00 AM

Little Victories on Elgin Street

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25th Hour Thursday Run

Structured Workout

Thursday 7:00 PM

Tuesday Run

Casual Run

Tuesday 4:00 PM

Weekly Interval Training

Structured Workout

Sunday 11:00 AM

Apex Run Tribe Saturday Run

Long Run

Saturday 9:00 AM

Saturday Run

Casual Run

Saturday 9:45 AM

Saturday Meetup

Structured Workout

Saturday 8:00 AM

Wednesday Meetup

Casual Run

Wednesday 6:00 PM

Sunday Group Run

Long Run

Sunday 9:00 AM

Saturday Morning Run

Casual Run

Saturday 8:00 AM

Bushtukah Trail Run

Casual Run

Saturday 8:30 AM

Mill Street Milers Sunday Run

Casual Run

Sunday 11:00 AM

Somerset Runner's Saturday Run

Structured Workout

Saturday 8:00 AM

Sunday Run (Fall & Winter)

Casual Run

Sunday 10:00 AM

Tuesday Evening Workout

Structured Workout

Tuesday 6:30 PM

Thursday Evening Workout

Casual Run

Thursday 6:30 PM

Sunday Morning Run

Casual Run

Sunday 8:20 AM

Friday Sparks Run

Casual Run

Friday 12:15 PM

Thursday Sparks Run

Casual Run

Thursday 12:15 PM

Tuesday Sparks Run

Casual Run

Tuesday 12:15 PM

Monday Sparks Run

Casual Run

Monday 12:15 PM

Mile2Marathon Thursdays

Structured Workout

Thursday 6:30 PM

Mile2Marathon Mondays

Structured Workout

Monday 6:30 PM

Slowpokes Saturday Mornings

Casual Run

Saturday 10:00 AM

Sunday Long Run

Casual Run

Sunday 10:00 AM

Saturday Morning Sparks Run

Casual Run

Saturday 9:00 AM

Rise and Run Fridays

Casual Run

Friday 6:30 AM

Badass Lady Gang Ottawa - Monday Runs

Casual Run

Monday 7:00 PM

November Project Ottawa

Casual Run

Wednesday 6:29 AM

Ottawa Frontrunners Tuesday Run

Casual Run

Tuesday 6:30 PM

Ottawa Frontrunners Saturday Run

Casual Run

Saturday 9:00 AM

Wednesday Social Run

Casual Run

Wednesday 6:30 PM

Ottawa City Run Club Tuesdays

Casual Run

Tuesday 7:30 PM

Almonte Run Club Evenings

Casual Run

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Vanier Running Group Saturdays

Casual Run

Saturday 8:00 AM

Wednesday Sparks Run

Casual Run

Wednesday 12:15 PM

Arboretum Hill Club Fridays

Casual Run

Friday 6:29 AM

Dominion City Run Club Wednesday

Casual Run

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Ottawa Frontrunners Women-Only Friday Run

Casual Run

Friday 5:15 PM

LOCAL RUN CLUBS

Find 25 Local Running Groups In Ottawa

Connect with local runners, crush your goals, and have fun along the way. Join a club today!

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UOttaRun

UOttaRun is the University of Ottawa's first-ever student-led running club, creating a fitness community on campus.

🕐 Tuesday 4:00 PM

🏃‍♂️ 2 Weekly Run(s)

Arboretum Hill Club

Arboretum Hill Club is Ottawa's go-to group for free, fun Friday hill workouts.

🕐 Friday 6:29 AM

🏃‍♂️ 1 Weekly Run(s)

Ottawa Interval Runners

Ottawa Interval Runners is the go-to club for runners looking to enhance their skills through interval training amidst a supportive community.

🕐 Sunday 11:00 AM

🏃‍♂️ 1 Weekly Run(s)

Ottawa Running Club

Ottawa Running Club is your city's hub for community-focused running adventures and charity impact.

🕐 Sunday 8:20 AM

🏃‍♂️ 3 Weekly Run(s)

WoRun Club (West Ottawa Run Club)

WoRun Club (West Ottawa Run Club) is a social group that combines running with community in Ottawa.

🕐 Wednesday 6:30 PM

🏃‍♂️ 2 Weekly Run(s)

Apex Run Tribe

Apex Run Tribe is a community-focused running group that empowers Ottawa athletes through engaging running experiences.

🕐 Saturday 9:00 AM

🏃‍♂️ 1 Weekly Run(s)

LOCAL RACE LIST

Find Upcoming Races In or Near Ottawa

Looking for a quick-fire 5k or maybe something longer? Here are all the races happening in your neighborhood this year!

Missing a race?

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

📅 May 24, 2025

🏁 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Canada Army Run

📅 Sep 21, 2025

🏁 , 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon

Ottawa Fall Colours

📅 Oct 12, 2025

🏁 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Marathon