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Elite Runners

The Ottawa Race Weekend supports the dedication and commitment of elite athletes competing in the Ottawa Marathon and Ottawa 10K races by offering an attractive prize money structure including a bonus structure.

Athletes and Agents

To apply for elite athlete standing at the 2010 Ottawa Marathon and Ottawa 10k, please fill out our on-line elite application form. Click Here

Doping control may be in effect in accordance to IAAF/Athletic Canada requirements for Member athletes.

Elite Athlete and Seeded Athlete Status

International and Canadian elite athletes must now meet the outlined athletic standards to be eligible for elite or seeded athlete status.

(*Travel assistance for Canadian Athletes is limited to a maximum of $1000 and accommodations may be shared with another athlete.)

Athletic Standards

   A Standard (Male)B Standard (Male)A Standard (Female)B Standard (Female)Notes
International  

10 K

sub 28:40 sub 30:30 sub 32:50 sub 36:00  - must have run the standard since Jan. 1, 2009
Marathon sub 2:12:00 sub 2:25:00 sub 2:32:00 sub 3:00:00  - must have run the standard since Jan. 1, 2009
Canadian  10 k Qualifier       
5 K sub 14:25 sub 15:00 sub16:30 sub 19:00  - must have run the standard since Jan. 1, 2009
10 K sub 29:45 sub 31:00 sub 34:00 sub 40:00

- must have run the standard since Jan. 1, 2009

*Must be registered as an elite to recieve prize money

  Marathon Qualifier
 1/2 marathon sub 1:07:30 sub 1:11:00 sub 1:19:00 sub 1:24:00  - must have run the standard since Jan. 1, 2009
Marathon sub 2:22:00 sub 2:31:00 sub 2:47:00 sub 3:05:00

- must have run the standard since Jan. 1, 2009

- For guaranteed entry, athlete must apply for elite/seeded status by March 31 2010.