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- Marathon
- Half
Ottawa
Ottawa Marathon
Rolling past the Parliament Buildings, across the Ontario–Québec border.
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2027 edition
Next up
Countdown
209
days to 30 May 2027
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Rolling
- Climb
- 153 m
- Entry
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About
The race
As Canada’s premier road racing event, the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon is a World Athletics Elite Label race that takes participants on a scenic journey through the nation's capital. The course is celebrated for its ability to guide runners across the border of two provinces—Ontario and Québec—while passing iconic landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings, the Rideau Canal, and various historic neighborhoods. It is widely recognized as one of the fastest and most spectator-friendly courses in the country, attracting both elite international athletes and a deep field of recreational runners to the city each spring.
Every year
Editions
Ballot, charity and tour places
Getting in
- Details
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.
Ballot
Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
- Details
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
- Details
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
Log in to see whether your PB qualifies.
Elite program · Marathon time
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 3:00:00 | 2:28:00 |
Elite program · Half marathon time
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 1:22:00 | 1:08:30 |
Times must be run between from 2021-01-01. Standard must have been run since 1 January 2021 Standards as the organizer publishes them; a time under the standard may still not guarantee a place. Official standards
Ballot
Dates not announcedBallot opens
TBA
Ballot closes
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Draw
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Results
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Charity places
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Tour operators
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