A scenic, fast single loop course that passes all the major tourist sites of the city of ottawa.

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)

Post-Race Review/ Results

Canadian marathon runner Rory Linkletter will headline the men's elite field at the 2025 Ottawa Marathon on May 25.

Jessica Foley will run in her husband's footsteps at the 2024 Ottawa Marathon on  Sunday, May 25.

The 50th running of the Ottawa Marathon will be held on May 26, 2024 and here are some interesting facts about the race.

Cancer survivor Sindy Hooper continues to raise funds for the Ottawa Hospital Foundation with her Make Every Moment Count at the Ottawa Race Weekend.

Beautiful race.  Enthusiastic spectators!

Great organization, fans and overall experience

Well-organized, great crowd, nice T/ bib / medal

Polite and orderly; a well run, small marathon.

FABULOUS course and race; needs more bathrooms!!

I was impressed with all aspects of this marathon

Great city, great marathon, new PR and BQ!

Great race but not as organized as other marathons

Beautiful and well organized, with good spectators

Great Course and City - Must-Do for a Canadian Run

Great course, organization - get rid of the MERGE!

great on race day; kit pick-up was horrid

Race Weekend: Keeps finding ways to get better

Org. gets 4 stars due to the merge and finish.

Did it last year and can't wait to again!

Excellent event but the "merge" is a pain

A great race, but too few t-shirts and a bad merge

Still Great... But Changes Didn't Work Out

Awesome experience but we need walker results!

Great Course, Great Energy - Love the NCM

Beautiful course, one major problem at finish

Great event - new course planned for 2007