Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jun 1, 2025 edition in Ottawa, Ontario. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women Ottawa is Canada’s largest event series dedicated to women’s mental health. Since its inception, this event has raised over $2.6 million to support women’s mental health programs at The Royal.

Join in-person or virtually on June 1, 2025, for the 1K Little Steps for kids, or the 5K and 10K walk/run events. This family-friendly event offers a supportive community atmosphere and promotes wellness for women and their families.

* All races start at Hog's Back Park, 600 Hog's Back Rd, Ottawa * Start times: 8:15 a.m. (1K), 9:00 a.m. (10K), 9:15 a.m. (5K run), 9:20 a.m. (5K walk) * Suggested arrival time: 7:30 a.m. * Race kit pickup available at multiple Running Room locations May 30–June 1

• Largest women's mental health event series in Canada
• Funds raised support The Royal's mental health programs
• Options for 1K kids run, 5K walk/run, and 10K run
• Participate in-person at Hog's Back Park or virtually
• Family-friendly with activities and sponsors supporting wellness