Fall Colours Run
The Ottawa Fall Colours Run is a multi-distance running event held at the Cumberland Heritage Museum in Cumberland Village, Ontario. This scenic course is known for its beautiful fall colours and is a certified Boston Marathon Qualifier.
New for 2026, the event is expanded to two days:
- Saturday: 1K Turkey Trot (for kids 12 and under, strollers welcome, medal included), 1K Wedding Dress Dash (all ages/genders), and 3K run. Early bib pickup for Sunday races is also available.
- Sunday: 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon (21.1K), and Marathon (42.2K).
New Challenge Races: Participate in the 5K & 10K Challenge or the 10K & 21.1K Challenge.
Event Services & Perks:
- Certified course and Boston Marathon Qualifier.
- Professional timing.
- Closed course with local traffic only.
- On-course nutrition from XACT.
- Race Photography.
- Podium Prizes for top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in each event.
- Shuttle buses available between the Museum and OC Transpo Park N Ride at Trim Road.
- Saturday Perks: Live Performance, food & drink vendors, temporary tattoo station.
- Sunday Perks: Post-Race massages, live music, food & drink vendors.
Marathon Cut Off Time: 7 hours (8:00 AM start, 3:00 PM finish for 42.2K).
Visit the official website for the most up-to-date information, including the Athlete Handbook and Virtual Orientation Video.