How to get into the Ottawa Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Ottawa Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: Register for your race online via the checkout link, then optionally select the option to raise funds for a charity during registration.

   Organizer's details
2. 02

   Ballot

   Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

   At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

3. 03

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Elite athlete program: Canadian athletes meeting the athletic standards receive a free entry and front-line access; apply via the elite application form by 16 April 2024

   Organizer's details
4. 04

   Charity place

   Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

   At this race: During registration, participants can select the option to raise funds for a charity in the Desjardins Charity Challenge; a JustGiving fundraising page link is created after checkout. Already-registré

   Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

1. Ballot opens

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2. Ballot closes

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3. Draw

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4. Results

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Qualifying times

Elite athlete program: Canadian athletes meeting the athletic standards receive a free entry and front-line access; apply via the elite application form by 16 April 2024

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

FAQ

When does the Ottawa Marathon ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.

Can I get into the Ottawa Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Register for your race online via the checkout link, then optionally select the option to raise funds for a charity during registration. Qualifying time: Elite athlete program: Canadian athletes meeting the athletic standards receive a free entry and front-line access; apply via the elite application form by 16 April 2024. Charity place: During registration, participants can select the option to raise funds for a charity in the Desjardins Charity Challenge; a JustGiving fundraising page link is created after checkout. Already-registré.

Can I get into the Ottawa Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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