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Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women - Ottawa 2026

Event Day Information

Race Date: May 31, 2026

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

Start Times:

8:15 a.m. – 1K Little Steps
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),

  • 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


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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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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!



Share your experience with our community!

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Instagram: @runforwomen

Facebook: @Run_for_Women_Series

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