Fall Colours Run - Cumberland, Ontario
The Ottawa Fall Colours Run offers a beautiful course through historic Cumberland Village, featuring fall colours and something for the whole family, including the 1K Turkey Trot. This event is now a two-day experience.
Event Schedule:
- Saturday: 1K Turkey Trot, 1K Wedding Dress Dash, 3K run, and early bib pickup for Sunday races.
- Sunday: 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, and Marathon.
New for 2026:
- Two new Challenge Races: 5K & 10K Challenge, and 10K & 21.1K Challenge.
- Shuttle buses will operate between the Museum and the OC Transpo Park N Ride at Trim Road.
Race Details:
- 1K Turkey Trot: For kids 12 and under, a 1K run around the Cumberland Museum grounds. Parents and strollers are welcome. Every participant receives a finisher medal.
- 1K Wedding Dress Dash: A fun 1K race for all ages, genders, and abilities.
- Marathon: 42.2K, a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier. Cut-off time is 3:00 PM (7 hours from start).
- Half-Marathon: 21.1K
- 10K
- 5K
- 3K
Included in Registration:
- Personalized race bib
- Closed course with local traffic only
- Professional timing
- Certified course and Boston Marathon Qualifier (Marathon)
- On-course nutrition from XACT
- Event Photography
- Podium Prizes for top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in each event
- Post-Race snacks, including hot chocolate
Perks:
- Saturday: Live Performance from Junkyard Symphony, Food and drink from Amiwo's Tart and Tasty Cafe ($), Glitter temporary-tattoo station.
- Sunday: Post-Race massages from triOS College and The Movement Co., Live music from Johnny Franco, Food and drink from The Thirst Responder ($).
Visit the organizer's website for the most recent information, Strava course files, and past results.