Sunday is Run Day for two charitable events

Both the Army Run and the Terry Fox Run for cancer research will take place Sunday morning.

Published Sep 15, 2023 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read

Runners take off in 2022’s Canada Army Run. File photo Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

Sunday is Run Day for two major charitable organizations in the capital.

The weather looks promising, with a forecast high of 22 C and no rain in sight.

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The first event out of the blocks will be the Canada Army Run 2023 in support of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Starting Friday, a host of special events will be going on at the Cartier Square Drill Hall, offering entertainment for runners, families and all attendees.

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Sunday’s the big day. Here are the details:

• Where: Corner of Laurier and Elgin

• 7:25 a.m. – Start of the Official Opening Ceremonies and Opening Ceremonies for the 5K – presented by General Dynamic Mission Systems-Canada

• 7:45 a.m. – 5K start for ill and injured participants (Soldier On Wave)

• 8 a.m. – Mass start for 5K

• 8:25 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies for the 10K – presented by The Personal Insurance Company

• 8:45 a.m. – 10K start for ill and injured participants (Soldier On Wave)

• 9 a.m. – Mass start for 10K

• 9:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies for the half marathon

• 9:25 a.m. – Half marathon start for ill and injured participants (Soldier On Wave)

• 9:30 a.m. – Mass start for half marathon

The theme for Canada Army Run 2023, “Showcasing the Army of Today,” will offer audiences a unique opportunity to understand the current reality of the Canadian military, explore the various military opportunities available, and appreciate the significant contributions made by the Canadian Army in order to ensure Canada’s safety.

“Most importantly, Canada Army Run is an opportunity to raise funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the CAF, which provide essential support to ill and injured CAF members, veterans, and their families,” the organization said in a news release.

For more information, visit the race website at https://armyrun.ca/

The Ottawa Terry Fox Run in support of cancer research was held along Colonel By Drive Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. File photo Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

Terry Fox Run

Across town, the Terry Fox Run for cancer research heads to a new venue, but with the same goals.

Earlier this year, the event received a boost from actor Ryan Reynolds, who helped design a T-shirt for sale nationally. By mid-April, sales of the shirt had raised more than $1 million, organizers said.

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The runs, held across Canada, are a legacy to Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope in 1980. Fox, who had been diagnosed with bone cancer, ran with the aim of informing Canadians about the importance of finding a cure for cancer.

In Ottawa, about 1,750 people have so far donated for the event, with $116,017 pledged.

The 2023 Ottawa run moves to a new venue on Sunday, in Hog’s Back Park.

“The route will be very similar to previous years and new maps will be provided on the day of the event,” organizers said in a news release.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with a mass start at 9 a.m.

The last runners set off at about 11 a.m. and the running events end at noon.

Organizers note there would be little free parking at Hog’s Back Park, but there would be parking just a short walk from the start location.

“We encourage use of public transportation,” organizers said.

For more info, try their hotline at 613-239-4142 or the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/terryfoxottawa/

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