CANADA ARMY RUN
VOLUNTEER
September 15-17, 2023
Canada Army Run will need volunteers to help make this year’s event the best one yet! We can’t do it without you! You will be able to choose the area you’d like to volunteer in and you can volunteer with family and friends. This is also an ideal opportunity for high school students 14 years and older to fulfill their Community Involvement Activities required for Ontario Secondary School Diplomas.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SPONSORED BY:
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Volunteer | Bénévolat Closed
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FreeApr 19 - Sept 14
Information Booth
Represent the event and city by providing information on Canada Army Run. Information includes the course, weekend festivities, athlete and spectator information and general tourism. Multilingualism is an asset, however all volunteers are welcome.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Fri 15 Sep - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat 16 Sep - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun 17 Sep - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Race Kit Pick-Up
Greet participants with front-line customer service, hand out race kits and race shirts
Location: Ottawa City Hall/Cartier Square Drill Hall
Fri 15 Sep - 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat 16 Sep - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Start Line
Help participants start their race safely and securely by setting up and controlling the start area. This includes set-up/teardown of barricades, Start Line structure and assisting runners locating their start corrals.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sun 17 Sep - 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Finish Line
Work side-by-side with the Canadian Army as you greet finishers, hand out medals and usher them safely through to the Recovery Tent.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sun 17 Sep - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Recovery Area
Welcome finishers and provide them with food and drink as they recover and end their day.
Location: Ottawa City Hall/TBD
Sun 17 Sep - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Water Station
Cheer on participants along the course while providing much needed water, Nuun electrolytes and gels.
Location: On-course or Finish Line
Sun 17 Sep - 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Route Volunteer
Positioned along the course, cheer on participants while providing safety, support and guidance.
Location: On-course
Sun 17 Sep - 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Baggage Check
Help participants with drop-off and pick-up of their race bags, ensuring everyone has a safe and secure race day.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sun 17 Sep - 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Medal Sorting and Separation
Help prepare the finish line by unpacking and sorting dog tag finisher medals
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Sat 16 Sep - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Medical
Medical volunteers of all skill levels are welcome along the route, at the finish line and in the medical centre. Must be minimum of 16 years of age and have some medical training such as first aid and CPR.
Location: National Art Centre, Fourth Stage (Access via Elgin St)
Sun 17 Sep - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected by the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), under the authority of the National Defence Act. Your name or alias, personal email address, username created for registration, password, activity data (such as run/steps), chat messages and photos will be collected on the Race Roster platform, a third party located in London, Ontario. Payment card information may also be collected to process the payment for your registration or donation, where applicable. Your username, activity data and photos you saved on the Race Roster platform will be shared with the other participants in the activity, challenge or event. The information will be used by CFMWS to communicate with you regarding the activity, challenge or event, and to generate statistical reports and the results. With your consent, CFMWS may retain and use your email address for other CFMWS communications.
Personal information is protected, and is only used and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act. Under the Act, you have rights of access to and correction of your personal information, and the right to file a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the institution’s handling of personal information.
If you require clarification about this statement, contact our privacy coordinator at ATIP.AIPRP@cfmws.com. For more information on the Privacy Act, consult the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
- By registering to the activity, event or challenge, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Notice.
For the Race Roster Privacy Policy, please visit their website at https://raceroster.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Parental Consent (For Legal Guardians)
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- volunteer@runottawa.ca
- Website
- Visit website
