Weekend 5K and Kids 1K Series 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Apr 26, 2026 edition in Ottawa, Ontario. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category.

The Weekend 5K and Kids 1K Series is one of Run Ottawa's most accessible and community-focused offerings — a two-event series that makes racing affordable for the whole family across two of Ottawa's most beautiful outdoor settings.

In 2026, the series features two events: Sunday, April 26 at Beechwood Cemetery (280 Beechwood Ave), and Saturday, August 8 at the Dominion Arboretum. Each location offers a distinctive and scenic running environment through some of Ottawa's most beloved green spaces.

Distances include a Kids 1K (free for all), Youth 5K (free for all youth), and Adult 5K at just $10 in advance. Run Ottawa Members get free entry across all categories — outstanding value for the whole club. The series supports OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization), which delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate settlement services to Ottawa's newcomer communities.

• Event 1: Sunday April 26 at Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa
• Event 2: Saturday August 8 at Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa
• Kids 1K starts at 8:30 AM; Youth & Adult 5K starts at 9:00 AM
• Kids 1K free for all; Youth 5K free for all youth; Adult 5K $10 advance

• Two-event series: April 26 at Beechwood Cemetery and August 8 at Dominion Arboretum
• Kids 1K and Youth 5K are free for all participants
• Adult 5K just $10 in advance ($15 race day)
• Run Ottawa Members: FREE entry for all categories
• Supports OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization)
• Family-friendly distances in scenic Ottawa green spaces