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Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Ottawa 2025

Event Day Information

Race Date: June 1, 2025

Race location: Hog's Back Park (600 Hog's Back Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 1H8)

Start Times:

8:15 a.m. – 1K Little Steps presented by Huggies
8:35 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up
9:00 a.m. – 10K start
9:15 a.m. – 5K Run start
9:20 a.m. - 5K Walk start


Suggested Arrival Time: 7:30 a.m.

To have the most enjoyable race day experience, please give yourself plenty of time before your race. Factor in timing for: getting to the event site, parking, toilet use (which may include wait time), getting into your start corral, deep breathing and getting into your groove!


Free Parking Information:

There is limited free community parking:

  • In residential areas, surrounding Hogs Back Park
  • Brookfield High School
  • Additional paid lots may be free on Sundays - be sure to check lot-specific signs or parking metres for details

Paid Parking Information:

Parking at major lots in the surrounding area may be subject to availability and may include parking fees. Suggested major lots include:

Parking at Hogs Back Park:

THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE AT HOGS BACK PARK. This area is closed and reserved for the event.


Route Maps

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Offline Donations

Please bring all cash/cheque donations to the Royal tent at the race, along with a pledge form and provide it to a Royal on-site representative.


The Royal Ottawa Foundation Race Day

The team from The Royal Ottawa Foundation will be set up at our tent on the Plaza all morning!
Come see us to:

  • Say Hi and introduce yourself

  • Show us your @theRoyalfdn tagged Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or Twitter post from the day to be entered into a draw! #runforwomen

  • Pick up (or drop off) your team’s rally sign (available for teams of 15 or more) Deadline of May 28th!

  • Drop off your cash or cheque donation,

  • Make a debit or credit card donation,

  • ”Tap to Give”

  • Learn more about some of the barrier-free programs available at The Royal.


All day-of donors and tent visitors will receive exciting stickers!!


Experience the Race Day Activities


Shoppers Drug Mart®

The Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women thanks you for participating and donating to support a local women’s mental health program in your community! To date, we’ve raised over $23 million for women’s mental health programs in 18 cities across Canada, helping to improve access for women who need mental health support.
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Running Room

Congratulations to all participants and volunteers for your support of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women. Together, you are sending a positive message of support to women's mental and physical wellness. As a group let’s speak out and reach out to all women! Our team at Running Room is proud of each one of you!

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Skechers

Skechers Performance, a proud sponsor of the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, congratulates participants and volunteers for their contributions to raising awareness for women’s mental health.


Check out the launch of Skechers Running footwear to experience comfort that performs. Coming soon to The Running Room!

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BodyArmor

Attention all runners, participants, and volunteers! We're thrilled to have your incredible support in this year's Run for Women!


A huge thank you to BodyArmor for being a part of our hydration journey! BodyArmor has been disrupting the world of sports hydration for over a decade by offering unique hydration through premium products – including BodyArmor Zero Sugar, the Low-Calorie, Hydration Drink for today's athlete, combining natural flavours, no colours from artificial sources, potassium-packed electrolytes, and vitamins. Don't forget to try BodyArmor Zero Sugar available in 2 flavours: Lemon Lime and Fruit Punch, our go-to low-calorie hydration drink for today’s athletes. Let's keep pushing forward and make this a race to remember!


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Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness Canada is once again proud to be a part of the Run for Women for the 2025 season. We’re excited to be on site with all participants, cheering you on and supporting you with your goals!


Looking to kickstart your training for your race? Orangetheory Fitness is offering an introductory training package, exclusively for Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women Participants. Get 5 sessions and a heart-rate monitor for only $99 (retail value of over $200). All you have to do is contact a studio near you to get started.


Orangetheory offers heart-rate based training that boosts your metabolism and keeps you burning calories for longer. The combination of strength, endurance and power based training helps you achieve your fitness goals, all in a one hour workout. Lift heavier, run faster and feel more confident with results that speak for themselves.

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Orange Naturals

At Orange Naturals, we’re committed to making natural medicine simple. Whether you’re looking for everyday support, beginning your natural beauty journey, or needing a recharge to cross the finish line at Run for Women, we’ll be there to cheer you on. Here’s to running for healthier Canadians!

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Dasani

Congratulations to all the runners, participants, and volunteers for this year's support in Run for Women!


A special thanks to Dasani remineralized water for joining us on our hydration journey. Crisp, clean, and fresh tasting Dasani remineralized water has a refreshing taste for all of life’s thirst-worthy moments. The bottle (except cap and label) is made from 100% recycled material. Live life, refresh yourself, then recycle the bottle so it can bring you refreshment again and again. Let’s continue to push forward and make this race unforgettable!

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Walker’s Shortbread

Good luck to all the incredible participants at the Run for Women! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! When you cross the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a delicious pack of Walker’s Shortbread, waiting for you at the Finisher’s Food tent. You’ve earned this sweet reward! Don’t forget to snap a photo, tag @walkersshortbread.ca, and use #SweetFinishLine—we’d love to celebrate with you!

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KIND Snacks
Fuel Your Run, Fuel Your Spirit: Stay energized with wholesome snacks that nourish and keep you going through the race. KIND Snacks are made with ingredients you can feel good about, helping you keep your spirits up all the way to the finish line and beyond with real, wholesome ingredients. To learn more about KIND, visit: KIND Healthy Snacks and Bars | KIND Snacks Canada.

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Huggies

We are incredibly proud to announce that this event is sponsored by Huggies! Huggies is dedicated to supporting moms and their little movers every step of the way. Don't forget to check out the Huggies Wipes coupon in your swag bag. Do you know that Huggies wipes are 99% purified water for a gentle clean!


We wish all the participants a fantastic day filled with fun, energy, and excitement.


And to all the amazing moms out there, don't forget to check out the brand-new Huggies Little Movers 360 at Shoppers Drug Mart. It's designed to keep up with your active little ones, providing comfort and protection as they explore the world around them.


Thank you for being here, and let's make this event unforgettable!

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Universal Group
The Universal Group wishes all participants of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women the best of luck! We're proud to support this incredible event dedicated to women’s mental health. Have an amazing run and a great time out there!

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Lifemark
Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians. As Canada's largest provider of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services, receive care in your community with over 320 clinics offering comprehensive care, including physiotherapy, massage therapy, mental health, occupational therapy and more. Let our experienced clinicians help you reduce pain, increase mobility and get back to life.

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