Race Kit Pick Up
You can pick up your race kit up until 4:00pm (closing time) on Saturday May 29, 2010 at the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo.
Course Information
The Ottawa Marathon course is certified distance and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The route is flat, fast and takes in many of the Nation Capital’s tourist sites. There are excellent viewing areas for spectators and coaches.
- The Ottawa Marathon is the site of the 2010 Canadian Marathon Championships.
- The Ottawa Race Weekend is the site of the Canadian Forces Running Championship.
Click here to view the Ottawa Marathon and Half Marathon course map.
Start Corrals for Marathon and Half Marathon races only
Start Corrals are secure start areas designed to offer a quicker and smoother start for all qualified runners. Assignment to these start corrals is based on a submitted qualifying time run in a recent Marathon or Half Marathon race and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Assignment to a Start Corral is not guaranteed and must be confirmed by the participant. The corral system will be set up at the Start Line. Look for signs with your estimated finishing time and line up behind them. Start Corrals for the 2010 Ottawa Marathon and Half Marathon races are as follows:
| Ottawa Marathon | Ottawa Half Marathon |
|---|---|
| Under 3:00 | Under 1:30 |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | 1:30 - 2:00 |
| 3:30 - 4:00 | 2:00 - 2:15 |
| 4:00 - 4:30 | 2:15 - 2:30 |
| 4:30 - 5:00 | 2:30 - 3:00 |
| + 5:00 and Walkers | + 3:00 and Walkers |
Elite Athletes
Top international, national and local runners who qualify for the Elite Athlete Program can earn a front-of-the pack starting position. Click here for more information on elite athlete status.
Pace Bunnies
Pace Bunnies, provided by Running Room, will be available for the Ottawa10K. The bunnies will wear pink ears and carry a sign with their pace time. At the race start, line up near your pace bunny. Pace times will be:
Ottawa Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00 and 3:30
Ottawa Marathon: 3:00, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, and 5:30
Race Bibs and Timing Chips
Your bibs must be pinned (unmodified and fully-visible) to the front of your shirt and displayed throughout the entire race. All participants must attach their chip to shoelaces as per instructions in your race kits. Please be sure to write your full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on the back of your race bib.
Participants are responsible for verifying that the timing chip device provided by Ottawa Race Weekend or the participants’ own device is working properly prior to race and worn correctly during the race. Any problems with the timing chip device must be addressed at the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo at the Corrections desk.
Chip Removal
Directly after the finish line volunteers will remove the timing chip from your shoe and present you with your finisher’s medal. Runners who do not return their timing chip will be charged $40.
Sweat Check
Sweat Check is provided free to all runners near the start line in Confederation Park. A baggage claim tag and zip tie will be included in your Race Kit. Attached the tag to your bag and give to the attendant at the Sweat Check. Your bib number is needed to pick up checked baggage after the race. Sweat Check will open at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. Come early to avoid line ups!
Water, Gel and Sponge Stations
- Water / Gatorade stations are set up every 3K for the marathon and half marathon
- Stations are set up with tables on both sides of the road with water only
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher (orange & lemon lime) is served at the first tables of each station, and water at the following tables
- PowerGel Stations are located before the waterstations at 20K and 32K (11K for the half marathon)
- Sponge stations are located just after water stations at 27K and 36K (6K and 15K for the half marathon)
Finish Line Etiquette
As a courtesy to those finishing behind you please keep moving once you cross the finish line. Do not wait for family or friends in the finishing chute as it will get congested and some runners may not be able to finish. Proceed through the chute where you will be given your medal and have your chip removed.
Metro Recovery Area
The Metro Recovery Area is located in Confederation Park (It is bordered on the south by Laurier Avenue and Ottawa City Hall; on the east by the Rideau Canal; on the north by the Mackenzie King Bridge, the Rideau Centre and the National Arts Centre; and, to the west, by Elgin Street and the Lord Elgin Hotel). Refreshments and portable washrooms facilities are available in the Metro Recovery Area. Only participants of the races are permitted in this area. Make arrangements to meet your friends and family in the Friends & Family Area! To help you, we will have two air banners to make locating your family a breeze!
Ottawa Kids Marathon
Runners should be at the start line prior to 8AM on Sunday May 24, 2009. Start Line for the Ottawa Kids Marathon is on the corner of Elgin St./Laurier Ave. Come and cheer on the runners complete the last 1.195 km of their marathon race. The Finish line is the same finish as the Ottawa Marathon which is located behind Ottawa City Hall on Queen Elizabeth Dr. behind the Drill Hall.
Course Accreditation
- The Ottawa Marathon is a certified marathon course distance and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Course certification number is ON99250.
- The Ottawa Marathon is the site of the Canadian Marathon Championships.
- The Ottawa Race Weekend is the site of the Canadian Forces Running Championship.
Qualifying for the Boston Marathon?
The Ottawa Marathon course is a certified qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Here are the qualifying times:
| Age Group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18 - 34 | 3:10 | 3:40 |
| 35 - 39 | 3:15 | 3:45 |
| 40 - 44 | 3:20 | 3:50 |
| 45 - 49 | 3:30 | 4:00 |
| 50 - 54 | 3:35 | 4:05 |
| 55 - 59 | 3:45 | 4:15 |
| 60 - 64 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
| 65 - 69 | 4:15 | 4:45 |
| 70 - 74 | 4:30 | 5:00 |
| 75 - 79 | 4:45 | 5:15 |
| 80 + | 5:00 | 5:30 |
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in front of City Hall to the left of the entrance.
