2025 VIRTUAL RACE Information

CANADA ARMY RUN: VIRTUAL 2025

We are almost at the virtual start line for Canada Army Run 2025! On behalf of the Canadian Army, BMO Bank of Montreal and all of our incredible sponsors, partners and supporters, we sincerely thank you for joining us and supporting our military community.

Through the virtual event, we have once again received incredible support through you, the participants. We are so grateful that you have chosen our race. If you have been wanting to make an even bigger difference in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, Veterans and their families, there is still time to fundraise for Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the CAF.

We wish you all the very best for a fun, safe and rewarding virtual race period! We hope you have fun, reach your goal, and finish your race(s) with a smile on your face.

Thank you again for your support and dedication. You are the reason we can have such a positive impact on our CAF community!

Sincerely,

Your Canada Army Run Team

Dear Canada Army Run participants,

On behalf of the Canadian Army and ourselves, we are pleased to welcome you to the 2025 edition of the virtual Canada Army Run, presented by BMO!

No matter the distance you are taking on, your participation makes a difference. During the virtual Canada Army Run, you are not only challenging yourself; you are also making a lasting impact.

The funds raised by racers like you benefit Support Our Troops and Soldier On, adding to the more than $5.1 million already raised for these organizations. As the official charitable causes of the Canadian Armed Forces, Support Our Troops and Soldier On provide essential support to ill and injured military members, Veterans, and their families.

That’s why we call Canada Army Run “No Ordinary Race.” The entire Canadian Army team is grateful for your contributions and your continued support of the Canadian military.

Even if you’re not running, walking or rolling with us in Ottawa, we hope you will share your experience and inspire others to get involved by tagging @CanadaArmyRun or using #ArmyRun on social media.

Thank you again for supporting Canada Army Run. We wish you all the best in your upcoming challenges!

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 2025 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 for their service to our country and show our support to military, veterans, and their families.

Teresa Pagnotta,
Regional President, Personal Banking
Quebec & Eastern Ontario
BMO Bank of Montreal

As the official bank of the Canadian Defence Community, BMO is honoured to support the individuals and families who dedicate their lives to serving our country.

We recognize the sacrifices made by military members and their loved ones.

That’s why we offer exclusive no monthly fee banking through our Performance Chequing account*.

Military families also benefit from BMO employee discounts on a range of mortgage options, plus the flexibility to break their mortgage without penalty when posted under the Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Directive.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Since the very beginning, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada has been proud to support Canada Army Run and this event has become an important part of our culture. I’d like to wish all those participating a fantastic race!

Joel Houde,
Vice President & General Manager
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada

The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to support Canada Army Run as we honour Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, and celebrate their strength, resilience, and service.

UPDATE ON RACE KITS

We’re excited to let you know the majority of race kits were shipped out before the end of August, and packages are starting to show up at participants’ homes.

Please note that if you have not received your race kit yet, it could be due to a number of reasons, including:

Shipping delay from our mailing partners
International packages will likely take longer to arrive.
Participants who registered later may experience additional delays.
The package is being returned to sender and may take additional time for us to receive it back. This is usually caused by an address error during registration, delivery to a business, new locations, etc.
Please note, we are unable to provide tracking information for your shipped items.

Race kits are not required to complete your virtual race.

COMPLETING YOUR VIRTUAL RACE

The information below is for demonstration purposes. You will receive an email from Race Roster with similar instructions. If the links below do not work, please use the secondary email with ASICS Runkeeper links directly associated with your registration.

OPTION 1: TRACK WITH THE RUNKEEPER APP

Step 1: Connect your registration

On your mobile device, download the app and add your Canada Army Run registration by clicking the button provided.

Step 2: Record your participation

When you’re ready to participate:

Open the Runkeeper app on a mobile device
Visit the “start” tab
Tap the in-app checkered flag and select your event
Follow the prompts to record your participation

OPTION 2: MANUALLY POST YOUR RESULTS

If you plan to record your virtual race using another software or tracking device and need to post manually, simply head to the results page and click “Submit a Virtual Result.”

Your confirmation number and last name can be used to confirm your registration before submitting your results.

You can also visit this page to view posted results!

https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/7spbprunjnehq5fz/results

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Multiple event distances or participants under one Race Roster account

If you signed up for more than one distance within the same event, or signed up multiple individuals for the same event, please visit your Race Roster dashboard, select this event and then use the “Connect to App” button for each event distance or person. To send to a friend, copy and paste that connect to app button link and share it with them.

How to record your participation with the Runkeeper app

To record your participation with the Runkeeper app, you will need to track your activity using your phone or with a connected wearable. You can follow these step-by-step instructions on how to track your participation using the ASICS Runkeeper app.

Tracking with your Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch

You can track your participation using your Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch. You must download the Runkeeper app and connect your device prior to starting your activity. Follow these steps to add your Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch activity to the Runkeeper app.

How to ensure your activity is tracked correctly

Please make sure you run the full distance (to the decimal point) to ensure your result is posted.
Note: If you run farther than the required distance, the Runkeeper app will post your fastest segment.

How to manually post your results on Race Roster

Follow these steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app).

Limitations to note
At this time, the Runkeeper app is unable to link to Suunto, Coros or Polar, but you can use your iPhone or Android.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON RESULTS AND RACE PARTICIPATION

Awards and prizing:
There are no Category, Age Group, or Overall prizes to be won.

Event organizers may remove results that demonstrate or have proven to be inaccurate or falsified.

Re-attempting your race:
You may re-attempt your virtual race distance as many times as you want during the completion period (September 5-26).

Multiple registrants on one account:
If multiple people were registered under one user account/email, please visit the section above on Completing Your Virtual Race.

CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All registrants in the Commander’s Challenge (5K + 10K + Half Marathon) and Sergeant Major’s Challenge (5K + 10K) have access to the results for each individual distance included in their bundle.
It is required that you complete each distance individually, not as one single activity (i.e. 36.1K or 15K). Activities done in a combined manner must be manually split and recorded as separate distance results. If you attempt to complete a combined single activity (i.e. 36.1K) via the ASICS Runkeeper App or a connected device, the app and results platform may only accept the time associated to the distance in one segment (i.e. 5K, 10K or 21.1K).
You may complete each distance in any order and at any time within the completion period.

Challenge Combined Results (Optional)

For Commander’s Challenge and Sergeant Major’s Challenge participants, you have the option to enter your individual distance results into one combined result. To complete this:

Complete each of your individual distances first, and make note of your time.
Visit the results page here.
In the drop-down event option, select “Commander’s Challenge (Virtual)” or “Sergeant Major’s Challenge (Virtual).”
Verify your registration by logging into Race Roster or using your Confirmation # and last name.
Enter your race results per distance in the indicated space.
Now you can view your combined results and see how you compare with all challenge participants!

TIPS FOR RACE DAY

Select your route

Plan your route in advance, and know where you’re going.
Plan a route that includes any possible requirements you may need on race day. This could include water, washrooms, or nearby friends or family members.
This is YOUR course; make it memorable! Include landmarks or scenery to help pull you to the Finish.

Race Safely

Avoid high-traffic times for both pedestrians or vehicles.
Carry your cell phone in case of emergency.
Share your race plan, route and timings with family and friends so they know where you are or where you will be.
Always follow your local laws when participating.
Race smart, and push yourself within your limits. When in doubt, slow down!

PERSONALIZED RACE BIBS

We encourage you to download your personalized race bib in time for your race. To download it:

Visit the results page here: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-CA/results/7spbprunjnehq5fz/results
In the drop-down event option, select “Personalized Race Bibs (Virtual) | Dossards personnalisés (virtuelle)”
Verify your registration by logging into Race Roster or using your Confirmation # and last name.
Enter any time in the provided space. A time must be recorded to generate a result (i.e. 0:00:10), and these times will not be visible.
Once complete, find your name on the results page. Click your name to go to your personal results page.
Download your Finisher Certificate, which will act as your race bib.
Go race!

PERSONALIZE YOUR MEDAL

Once you’ve completed your race, don’t forget to celebrate your accomplishment and personalise your medal with a custom iTAB engraved with your name and finish time so you’ll always remember your 2025 Canada Army Run!

Purchase yours at: https://www.itab.us.com/product/canada-army-run/?wcpbc-manual-country=CA

FUNDRAISING

You’ve registered for Canada Army Run, and you want to make a difference. Now what?

Peer-to-peer fundraising is such an impactful aspect of our event, and this year, our participants are on track to raise the most money ever! Do you want to be part of that impact? It’s not too late to start fundraising, and we are here to help from start to finish.

When fundraising, the first step (besides registering) is to personalize your fundraising page and explain your “why.” Then you can choose how you want to reach out based on your level of comfort. Remember to always follow up and thank your supporters!

Need a little bit of motivation to make an impact on the Canadian Armed Forces community? We have some awesome prizes for our fundraisers this year, including 2 roundtrip WestJet tickets, a gorgeous unique Canada Army Run jacket, gift cards from Canadian Tire, and a great gift basket from Popeye’s Supplements.

For more information about fundraising with Canada Army Run and advice for getting started, visit https://armyrun.ca/fundraising/ – and watch our social media pages for fundraising tips to help you reach your goals this month!

REMEMBRANCE ROW

Remembrance Row has become a Canada Army Run tradition since 2017. This is an opportunity to remember great Canadians who served, who are no longer with us.

You will find names, images and stories submitted by this year’s participants. We encourage you to visit this page and pay respect, as you prepare to depart on your virtual race.

Remembrance Row is presented in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion.

https://armyrun.ca/submissions-tag/2025/

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!

Visit the 2025 Virtual Expo here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94721/canada-army-run-2025-course-de-larmee-du-canada-2025/engagement-kits/ae49f7d3-ac30-421d-9792-e1b81ae0f299

BMO KIDS' ZONE

BMO and the Canadian Army have created some fun activities to get your kids involved in all things race week.

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 them involved with your race week.

Tips for including your kids:

Decorate your Start/Finish Line!
Chalk, signs, balloons, a cheer station of stuffed animals… the possibilities are as endless as their imaginations.
Ask them to cheer you on!
Choose a route that passes home frequently, so they can keep motivating you to the finish.

iHEARTRADIO PLAYLISTS

Did you know we have our own all-Canadian Canada Army Run playlists this year?!

In partnership with MOVE 100 and PURE COUNTRY 94, we are excited to celebrate Canadian artists while helping you power through your virtual races. You can find our playlists through MOVE 100 and PURE COUNTRY 94 at https://www.iheart.com/playlist/canada-army-run-playlist-312064750-XKhnV5jE2tLVErFN2TsKHd/ or https://www.iheart.com/playlist/canada-army-run-playlist-312064750-Q6PDHY98hVeJ1FP91P9D8a/ or on the iHeartRadio app. We hope they give you the motivation you need to crush your goals!

*Please note, there is some profanity in some songs, and, at this time, the songs are only in English.

Download the free iHeartRadio app and take MOVE 100 and PURE COUNTRY 94 with you wherever you go! With curated playlists, today’s hottest podcasts and live radio all in one place, iHeartRadio makes it easy to stay connected. Keep us close with the iHeartRadio app and let MOVE 100 and PURE COUNTRY 94 be the soundtrack to your day!