Looking for a change of pace to your running? Join us for Ottawa’s largest cross-country run as leaves begin to turn. The Jim Howe Memorial X/C Race presents a challenging and unique 6K course within Mooney’s Bay featuring hay bales, a really big hill, the beach, grass and more!

It’s all part of the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club’s annual XC Championships with athletes from local elementary and high schools competing along with a strong field of universities from Ontario and Quebec.

New this year for everyone who participates in our Beaver Chase Series….register now for the Jim Howe XC run and pay nothing at our 4 Beaver Chase runs in 2018. All Run Ottawa competitors will receive a long sleeve tech shirt!

Get ready to run cross-country! We’ll see you there!

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Run Ottawa also features a series of free and affordable Kids Runs throughout the year. Please visit Kids Run Ottawa to learn more about our program designed for young runners 6-12 years.

EVENT INFO

Date; Saturday, October 13th

Location: Terry Fox Athletic Complex, Mooney’s Bay,

Start times: 6K – Men’s 2:30pm Women’s 3:00pm

RACE INFO

The 6K course will be set in around the Terry Fox Athletic Complex and Mooney’s Bay Park. The surface will vary from grass/pavement/sand…..there will also be some gravel trails and obstacles along the way. You will finish on the track within the complex.

Please note: Athletes competing with Wheelchair – Due to the nature of the event, this race is not compatible with wheelchair racing or recreational participation.

FEES: Please note Run Ottawa Members will receive $10 discount. Youth member $5 discount.

Online registration is now open and will close on October 9th at midnight.

Register before Sept 22 and save!

Adult 6K – $30
Youth (18 and under) 6K – $15

Full Price registration Sept 23 – Oct. 9th

Adult 6K – $35
Youth (18 and under) 6K – $15

 All 6K runners – registration includes, long sleeve tech shirt, timing, inclusion in draw prizes!

TIMING

Timing will be provided by Sportstats. Full results will be posted on the Sportstats website post-race.

RACE KIT PICK-UP

There are no bibs to pick-up in advance. You will pick up your chip at the Registration tent on Saturday. Please note at this time there will be no on-site registration.

RACE DAY INFO

Kit pick up: Terry Fox Athletic Complex – Open 1pm-2:15pm
Registration tent on site adjacent to lower parking lot – please note at this time there will be no race day registration.

Race Shirts: We will provide your Jim Howe XC shirts at the finish line. Please make your way to the Run Ottawa tent set up in the infield of the track.

Parking: Available within the lots at the Terry Fox Athletic Complex……free

Baggage Check: For this event there will be a race day baggage check available to Run Ottawa registrants within at the start line. The gear will be brought to the finish line after the race begins.

Washrooms: Available within the Terry Fox Athletic Complex.

Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer with Run Ottawa for the Jim Howe Memorial XC Races, please let Dave know at questions@runottawa.ca Thanks!

*Please note event dates and details are subject to change.