Ottawa Fire Truck Pull

The 2026 Ottawa Fire Truck Pull will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, transforming the ByWard Market into a thrilling showcase of strength, teamwork, and community spirit. Presented as part of the Bytown 200thcelebrations and in partnership with Nuit Blanche Ottawa/Gatineau,the event will feature an electrifying head-to-head competition where teams race side-by-side while pulling two Ottawa Fire Servicestrucks toward the finish line.

Each matchup will see two trucks, two teams, and one finish line, creating a pulse-pounding battle of speed, strategy, and determination. The format promises non-stop action as teams compete not only against the weight of a 10+ tonne fire truck, but also against the team racing beside them.

How to Get Involved:

• Register a team: Gather 10 people and raise a minimum of $1,000 (just $100 per person)
• Cheer them on: Join the crowd in the Byward Market and witness the most exciting Ottawa Fire Truck Pull yet

Supporting Two Vital Charities

The 2026 event will raise vital funds to support Epilepsy Ottawa , the only organization in the region that provides education, advocacy, and support for over 10,000 people in the region living with epilepsy, and the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, which delivers critical mental health and resilience resources for first responders, veterans, retirees, and their families.