It’s the 12th Anniversary of the
GCWCC Wellness Challenge
Registration fees
5-km run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Jun. 1 – Jun. 30
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$45.00Jul. 1 – Sep. 17
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$50.00Sep. 18 – Sep. 28
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3-km walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Jun. 1 – Jun. 30
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$40.00Jul. 1 – Sep. 17
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$45.00Sep. 18 – Sep. 28
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Race Day instructions
Please note: Since we will need to close the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway (previously known as the Ottawa River Parkway) for the Wellness Challenge, we kindly ask that if you expect to take more than 37 minutes to complete the 5-km run, that you enter the 3-km walk instead.
Race courses
5-km run
See map below. The 5-km run will start on Tunney’s Pasture Driveway in front of the Jean Talon Building in the southbound lane.
- Head North on Tunney’s Pasture Driveway
- Right on Colombine Driveway
- Left on Parkdale
- Head East on the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway for approx. 1.8 km
- Turn around near Nepean Bay, and retrace the route back to the FINISH LINE!
3-km walk
See map below. The 3-km walk will start on Tunney’s Pasture Driveway in front of the Jean Talon Building in the southbound lane.
- Head North on Tunney’s Pasture Driveway
- Right on Colombine Driveway
- Left on Parkdale
- Head West on the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway for approx. 650 m
- Turn around and retrace the route back to the FINISH LINE!
Participant instructions
Get the information you need to know before and on the event day by visiting the 2017 Wellness Challenge website.
Event schedule
- Thu., October 5, 2017 11:35 a.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Thu., October 5, 2017 11:45 a.m. - Start of the 5-km run
- Thu., October 5, 2017 11:50 a.m. - Start of the 3-km walk
- Thu., October 5, 2017 12:30 p.m. - Awards presentation
Contact information
- Event contact
- Crystal Van Boxtel
- Phone
- +1 613-951-9324
- Website
- Visit website
