We’re just days away from the 2024 Canada Army Run, and we couldn’t be more excited!
On behalf of the Canadian Army, BMO Bank of Montreal and all of our incredible sponsors, partners and supporters, thank you so much for joining us this year and for supporting our military community.
Below is some information to help make your virtual race as enjoyable as possible. There is a great deal of information, but please take the time to read it all.
We hope you have fun, reach your personal goal and finish your race(s) with a big smile on your face!
Your Canada Army Run Team
Welcome to Canada Army Run 2024 race week! We are glad to see you all here!
On behalf of the Canadian Army and the Canada Army Run team, thank you for joining us. Canada Army Run is far from an ordinary race; it is an opportunity to show your support to the military by raising funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On. Their work makes a significant difference in the lives of ill and injured soldiers, veterans, and their families.
Thanks to athletes like you, more than $4.7 million has been raised in support of these great organizations since 2008. We’re excited to see that total grow again this year as we run, walk and roll along the streets of our beautiful capital.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line.
Best of luck! Strong Proud Ready!
Lieutenant-General M.C. Wright
Commander Canadian Army
Chief Warrant Officer J.C. Robin
Canadian Army Sergeant Major
As the Official Bank of the Canadian Defence Community, BMO is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Canada Army Run.
We’ve supported the event since 2009 and became the presenting sponsor in 2014. It’s an opportunity for us to thank the men and women who serve our country and show support to military families. We’re honoured and happy to help!
Teresa Pagnotta,
Regional President, Personal Banking
Quebec & Eastern Ontario
BMO Bank of Montreal
At BMO, we recognize the sacrifices our defence community members make in support of our country. That’s why we exclusively offer no monthly fee banking to military members and their families, saving them up to $491 per year with the Performance Chequing account.*
In addition to BMO employee discounts on a range of mortgage options, you’ll also have the flexibility to break your mortgage without penalty when you’re posted through the Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
NEW FOR 2024: CADPAT (MT)
As the Canadian Army rolls out a new CADPAT (MT) design, we are proud to introduce designs in this year’s event merchandise that reflect and honour the new look of your Army. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday wearing our new colours with pride!
Preparing for No Ordinary Race
LOCATION – OTTAWA CITY HALL & CARTIER SQUARE DRILL HALL
We are proud to host all event activities at Ottawa City Hall and Cartier Square Drill Hall. This includes:
- Start Line (Laurier Ave & Elgin St)
- Finish Line (National War Memorial)
- Race Kit Pick-Up (Cartier Square Drill Hall)
- Canadian Tire Expo (Cartier Square Drill Hall)
- All other event features
The address for Cartier Square Drill Hall is:
2 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
Ottawa, ON
K2P 2H9
PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO DRIVE UP TO, OR PARK AT CARTIER SQUARE DRILL HALL. PLEASE FIND PARKING AT ANOTHER LOCATION.
Race Kit Pick-Up
You can pick up your race kit in Cartier Square Drill Hall during the following times:
- Friday, September 20 – 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 21 – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
At race kit pick-up, you will receive:
- Your race bib and merchandise
- The Army Run race bag. This is the ONLY bag that will be accepted at bag check.
To pick up your race kit, you need:
- Your bib number
- Photo ID
- If picking up for someone else, you MUST have their confirmation email (print or phone).
Race Day Pick-Up, Sunday September 22
THERE IS NO RACE DAY PICK-UP. Please arrive on Friday or Saturday, or designate someone to pick up your kit for you.
Shirt Exchanges
There are no exchanges during Race Kit Pick-Up timings.
Transfers, Refunds & Deferrals
At this point, no transfers, refunds or deferrals will be accepted online. If you cannot participate in your registered distance, please see Changing Distance below.
Changing Distance
Changes are on-site only, and only for dropping down in distance (i.e. 10K to 5K). If required, please take your bib to the Sportstats kiosk in Cartier Square Drill Hall to do so. You may not be given a new bib; however, your timing chip will reflect the distance change.
Late Registration
We have a limited number of spaces remaining. You can register in-person only within the Race Kit Pick-Up location in Cartier Square Drill Hall.
*Only credit cards will be accepted. No cash or cheques.
* Price does not include HST or associated fees
Virtual Expo
We invite you to visit our official Virtual Expo, where you will find important information, sponsored content, and exclusive offers from the event and our partners. Check back often to see what new information and offers are added!
Sergeant Major’s Challenge and Commander’s Challenge
Thank you for being part our unique challenges that celebrate and honour military culture!
Participants will take on both the 5K and 10K courses or the 5K and Half Marathon courses in these challenges. Below are important details to ensure your day is as enjoyable and successful as possible:
- You will receive ONE bib for both events. You have a unique bib that you must have on for both the 5K and either the 10K or Half Marathon events. You will receive a finish time under the same number for the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon and for the combined challenge.
- YOU MUST START YOUR SECOND RACE BY THE TIME OF THE LAST WAVE. There are no exceptions to this. All participants must start each event during the official wave starts of the race.
5K Start: 8:00 a.m.
10K Start: 8:45 a.m.
Half Marathon Start: 9:30 a.m.
- You may enter any corral at the Start Line. Use this to strategize your event, allowing for more time on course, or less time between distances.
- You will receive your challenge coin after completing your second race.
Challenge Transition Zone
Participants in the Sergeant Major’s Challenge and Commander’s Challenge will enter the Transition Zone after completing the 5K. This area takes place between the Finish and Start Lines, after receiving your 5K dog tag medal. The Transition Zone will:
- Provide a faster, shorter and easier route back to the Start Line, bypassing the Recovery Area;
- Provide XACT Energy Fruit Bars to refuel before your second distance; and
- Reduce the number of people around you so you can better prepare and line up for the second race.
After completing the second distance, you will receive your dog tag medal and proceed to the Recovery Area, where you will receive your challenge coin.
For more information on XACT nutrition, please go here.
Army Run Weekend
BMO Kids Zone
The BMO Kids Zone is fun and free for the whole family!
Hours of Operation are:
Saturday, September 21 – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 22 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Baby Care Station:
We will have a Baby Care Station located under a tent inside the BMO Kids Zone. There will be a table for changing diapers, garbage cans for disposal and separate seating for nursing. Please note, no products or supplies will be provided; you must be self-sufficient.
Colouring Sheets:
Below you will see images that you can save to your device and print (right-click, “Save As”). These are great ways to get your children involved with your race.
https://armyrun.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CAR-21-ColouringPages-1.pdfCanadian Tire Expo
Here you can look, shop, get your official Army Run merchandise, and visit our partners.
Hours of operation are:
Friday, September 20 – 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 22 – CLOSED
Be sure to stop by and see our friends at Support Our Troops and Soldier On to purchase shirts and hats from previous editions of Canada Army Run by donation! They will be selling merchandise and accepting donations all expo weekend inside Cartier Square Drill Hall! Special this year, there will be vintage Invictus Team Canada gear available alongside the previous run shirts on Sunday, September 22 inside Cartier Square Drill Hall.
EXPO PRESENTED BY
On-Site Photography
Please note that all people on-site during the event weekend may have their photo taken and used for promotional purposes.
Parking, Transportation & Bike Valet
Public parking is available throughout downtown Ottawa, including Ottawa City Hall underground. We encourage public transit whenever possible.
On-site bike valet services will be provided at the designated bike parking area, located directly beside the North (Laurier Ave.) entrance to City Hall.
Bike valet services are being provided by Nakkertok.
Race Day Information
EARLY O-TRAIN SERVICE
OC Transpo will have the O-Train open for regular service at 6 a.m. to help get you to the Start Line! This is a great way to avoid traffic, parking and post-race crowds.
For more information on the O-Train Line 1, click here:
https://www.octranspo.com/en/our-services/bus-o-train-network/service-types/o-train-line-1
INTERACTIVE MAP
Want to know which roads will be closed when, where to find the portable toilets and where the water stations will be? You can find it all on our interactive course map.
To view our 2024 Canada Army Run interactive map, powered by RacePoint, visit:
https://www.racepoint.ca/maps/armyrun.html
Race Start Times
- 5K Soldier On Wave – For military or civilian participants with visible or non-visible conditions or injuries:
7:45 a.m. - 5K, Presented by General Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada:
8:00 a.m. - 10K Soldier On Wave – For military or civilian participants with visible or non-visible conditions or injuries:
8:40 a.m. - 10K, Presented by The Personal Insurance Company:
8:45 a.m. - Half Marathon Soldier On Wave – For military or civilian participants with visible or non-visible conditions or injuries:
9:25 a.m. - Half Marathon, Presented by BMO:
9:30 a.m.
Wave Starts & Corrals
Your race number has a corral colour based on the anticipated finish time you indicated when registering. Please ensure you stay in your corral to ensure you start with people of similar pace, and do not impede the progress of others on-course.
No Ordinary Race, No Ordinary Pacers.
Have a race goal in mind? Canada Army Run pacers are here to help. They are experienced runners running an even pace towards their pace times.
For the Half Marathon, pacers will be planning to finish 30 seconds under their goal times to help more runners hit their mark (for example, a 2:00 pacer will target 1:59.30).
Pace times will range from 20 minutes to 35 minutes in the 5K, 40 minutes to 80 minutes in the 10K and 1:30 to 3:15 in the Half Marathon.
Wearing a pacer hat and shirt and carrying a pace sign, they will be easy to find and will be lined up in the starting corrals 20 minutes before the race start. If you have any questions, please contact the Pace Leader at ottawapacebunnies@gmail.com.
Baggage Check
CARTIER SQUARE DRILL HALL – RACE KIT PICK-UP AREA
It is a FREE service provided to all participants and is open on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
NOTE: We will ONLY accept the official race bag at baggage check. You will receive this bag with your race kit. Please do not bring additional bags or items that will not fit within the official race bag.
You can help ensure a safe and enjoyable Canada Army Run Weekend by minimizing the baggage you bring with you, never leaving your bags unattended, allowing extra time at the baggage check and being prepared to show the contents of your bag if asked.
RESULTS
Results by Sportstats can be found here:
https://sportstats.one/event/canada-army-run-course-de-larmee-du-canada
Course Information
Water & Aid Stations
Placed approximately every 2-3 kilometres, aid stations feature:
- Water
- Portable toilets
- One station along Half Marathon route with XACT Energy Fruit Bars
These stations are put on by incredible volunteers, sponsors, organizations and clubs, so show them your appreciation and thank them as you pass by!
To learn more about xact nutrition, visit here.
Post-Race Food & Recovery
Upon completion of your race, you will receive:
- Water
- Bananas
Race Photos by FinisherPix Canada
FinisherPix Canada will be along the course taking photos of everyone. You will receive an email in the days after the race with the option to purchase your official race photos.
Despite our best efforts, you may receive limited photos. This is due to the high number of runners around you, or an obscured race number.
* Ensure your race number is clearly visible on the front of your body so you can be identified by photographers
Remembrance Row
In partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion, all participants will be part of this stretch of course honouring those who served.
You can also visit our virtual Remembrance Row, with amazing images and stories submitted by participants here:
Thank you for your diligence and hard work to make this happen.
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