2026 Hintonburg 5K and 1K

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 12, 2026 edition in Ottawa, ON. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category.

The 2026 Hintonburg 5K and 1K takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario, with Parkdale Park as the race-day hub. It’s the 18th annual edition of this lively neighbourhood run. This road race offers a 5K, a free 1K for kids 12 and under, and a Kids Run feel that welcomes walkers and runners of all abilities. Expect an urban course, a friendly community atmosphere, cake at the finish, and a morning built around fun, fitness, and local spirit.

The course uses the streets around Hintonburg with Parkdale Park as the event centre, creating an urban road-race experience through a lively Ottawa neighbourhood. Walkers, runners, strollers, and dogs are welcomed on course, and water stations support the route.

• 18th annual neighbourhood road race in Ottawa
• 5K plus a free 1K for kids 12 and under
• Walkers and runners of all abilities welcome
• Strollers and dogs are welcome on course
• On-course water stations and post-race refreshments
• Awards, prize draws, and a cake finish
• Race-day atmosphere with a strong community feel