Canada Army Run

From the cannon used as a “starter’s pistol” to the “dog tag” medals soldiers place around all participants necks at the finish line, this unique event is “military” from start to finish. More than anything, though, Canada Army Run is about Canadians and the Canadian Armed Forces – Air Force, Army, and Navy – joining together in the spirit of camaraderie and community. It’s a chance for the troops to extend the military esprit de corps to Canadians and to thank them for their support. And, it’s an opportunity for Canadians to say thank you to the men and women who serve them in so many ways at home and abroad.

Come run, walk or roll with your Canadian Army Sunday, September 20 in downtown Ottawa! With a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and two unique single-day distance challenges - the 5K + 10K Sergeant Major's Challenge and the 5K + Half Marathon Commander's Challenge - there is something for everyone!

Once you have registered, you can easily personalise your fundraising page and start raising money to support our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) community through Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable causes of the CAF. We are very proud to have donated over $5.6 million since our inception in 2008, and we can't wait to see how much we can raise together in 2026!

To plan your race weekend, visit https://armyrun.ca/in-person/ for information such as race kit pickup times and race day schedules.

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