The capital wore running shoes Sunday with two major events

Published Sep 17, 2023 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 1 minute read

The 10K runners had perfect weather to kick off their race with cooler early morning temperatures. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA

It seems like the capital was wearing running shoes Sunday.

Thousands upon thousand of runners of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the warm weather to take part in the Canada Army Run, which supports the Support Our Troops and Soldier On funds.

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Soldiers in battle gear and kids of all sizes were all part of the fun.

It was a delightful day for exercise, with the temperature hanging around 22 C, with mild breezes and occasional clouds.

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Meanwhile, dedicated runners showed up for another major run Sunday, the annual Terry Fox run, which raised about $157,000 in donations.

There were other Terry Fox runs in Orléans, Kanata and Manotick/Greely. The events combined for donations reaching more than $50,000.

It has been 43 years since Terry Fox began his cross-country Marathon of Hope in St. John’s, Nfld.

Runners laced up Sunday morning for the Canada Army Run, which included multiple distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon and multi-race challenges. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The event brought in more than ten thousand runners — including four-legged participants — to the streets of Ottawa and almost three thousand have registered to run the event virtually. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Canada Army Run is a fundraising event that directs funds to Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The 10K runners had perfect weather to kick off their race with cooler early morning temperatures. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Juno, the Canadian Army mascot, joked that he was starting his running watch as he crossed over the start line Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Runners laced up Sunday morning for the Canada Army Run, which included multiple distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon and multi-race challenges. The event brought in more than ten thousand runners to the streets of Ottawa and almost three thousand have registered to run the event virtually. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The race route took runners past Parliament Hill Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA The event brought in more than ten thousand runners to the streets of Ottawa and almost three thousand have registered to run the event virtually. Canada Army Run is a fundraising event that directs funds to Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Dmitry Laskin finished the Sergeant Major’s Challenge, a combination of the 5K and 10K races Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Runners laced up Sunday morning for the Canada Army Run, which included multiple distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon and multi-race challenges. The even brought in more than ten thousand runners to the streets of Ottawa and almost three thousand have registered to run the event virtually. Canada Army Run is a fundraising event that directs funds to Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul congratulates finishers after he took part in the 5K run. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Half marathon runners crossed the start line Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Amy Lafleur (left) and Joelle Myers were having a fantastic time at the start of the half marathon Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Valentyn Derelo, who was in Ottawa from the Ukraine, took part in the half marathon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Matthew Regan took part in the half marathon Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Danny Morin ran in the half marathon Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Chris Huddleston took part in the Commander’s Challenge, a 5K followed by a half marathon. The route passed Parliament Hill and the Terry Fox statue Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Army Run race director Leslie Quinlan congratulates runners as they crossed the finish line Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Eric Bang won the half marathon race with a time of 1:11:26 Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Eric Bang won the half marathon race with a time of 1:11:26 Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Julia Nikonorova was the first female to cross the finish line of the half marathon, 21.1K with the time of 1:17:35, Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Julia Nikonorova was the first female to cross the finish line of the half marathon, 21.1K with the time of 1:17:35, Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Julia Nikonorova was the first female to cross the finish line of the half marathon, 21.1K, Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Julia Nikonorova was the first female to cross the finish line of the half marathon, 21.1K, Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Canada Army Run is a fundraising event that directs funds to Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Eryn O’Neill was all smiles as she was congratulated at the finish line by Canadian Armed Forces members after completing the Commander’s Challenge, a 5K and 21.1K run. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Chris Huddleston joked at the finish line about being done after completing the Commander’s Challenge, a 5K followed by a half marathon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA David Malenfant took part in the Commander’s Challenge Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Supporters watch as participants as more than ten thousand runners took to the streets in Ottawa. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Danny Morin finished second in the half marathon with a time of 1:12:24 Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Audrey Massender took part in the half marathon Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Marc Gerszke and Jennifer Gerszke finished the 10K hand in hand Sunday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA Canada Army Run is a fundraising event that directs funds to Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA