2026 Cider Winders 5K

The 2026 Cider Winders 5K brings runners to Carp on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 for a summer evening race at 1818 Farm and Cidery. Presented by Forest Gumpers Trail Race Series, 1818 Farm & Cidery, and the Rotary Club of West Ottawa, it keeps the format simple: one certified 5K, a 7:00 PM start, and a relaxed post-race setting.

The race supports the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, giving the night a clear local purpose beyond the finish line. Runners can expect a compact community event with a commemorative Cider Winders glass, post-race food and cider, draw prizes, and awards for the top finishers.

For runners comparing summer events nearby, browse more races in Ottawa or Ontario 5K races.

Cider Winders is a certified 5K based at 1818 Farm and Cidery in Carp. The race starts at 7:00 PM, making it a midweek evening event rather than a morning road race.

The course details keep the focus on the confirmed race-day setup: one measured 5K, a cidery venue, and a social post-race finish area with food, cider, prizes, and awards.

• Wednesday evening race on July 22, 2026
• 7:00 PM 5K start in Carp, Ontario
• Hosted at 1818 Farm and Cidery
• Athletics Canada certified course
• Supports the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
• Commemorative Cider Winders glass for registrants
• Post-race food, cider, draw prizes, and top-finisher awards