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Merrickville Heritage Classic 2026

2K, 5K, 10K and Virtual Runs


Time to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot for Saturday April 25, 2026. Early Bird registration is now open until February 28, 2026 and full registration closes April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Register for the 11th annual Merrickville Heritage Classic with cool medals from our local foundry and a friendly atmosphere in our beautiful village located on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with old running friends and make new ones!

Children 12 years and under:

  • Blockhouse Run (2K): $15.00 flat rate
  • New!! Canal Run (5K): $20.00 flat rate
  • New!! Jewel of the Rideau Run (10K): $25.00 flat rate
  • ** No discount applied to Virtual Runs **

  • T-Shirt included in Registration Fee for 5K and 10K registrants ONLY
  • T-Shirts are available for purchase for 2K runners
  • T-shirts NOT available for Virtual runners

Registration fees Spots remaining: 75

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Blockhouse Run 2K Spots remaining: 6

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

Canal Run 5K Spots remaining: 26

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

  • 5 km

    1. Closed
      Sep 29 – Sep 30
    2. CA$56.20

      Early Bird pricing

      Oct 1 – Feb 28
    3. CA$66.98
      Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 20
      Register for Canal Run 5K

Jewel of the Rideau Run 10K Spots remaining: 43

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

Virtual Run 2K

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

  • Can't run with us on race day but still want to participate? Register for a virtual run and we will send you a medal in the mail.

    1. Closed
      Sep 29 – Sep 30
    2. CA$29.23
      Oct 1 – Feb 28
    3. CA$29.23
      Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 20
      Register for Virtual Run 2K

Virtual Run Half Marathon

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

  • Can't run with us on race day but still want to participate? Register for a virtual run and we will send you a medal in the mail.

    1. Closed
      Sep 29 – Sep 30
    2. CA$40.02
      Oct 1 – Feb 28
    3. CA$40.02
      Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 20
      Register for Virtual Run Half Marathon

Virtual Run 5K

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

  • Can't run with us on race day but still want to participate? Register for a virtual run and we will send you a medal in the mail.

    1. Closed
      Sep 29 – Sep 30
    2. CA$40.02
      Oct 1 – Feb 28
    3. CA$40.02
      Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 20
      Register for Virtual Run 5K

Virtual Run 10K

Registration closes in 25 days 17 hours

  • Can't run with us on race day but still want to participate? Register for a virtual run and we will send you a medal in the mail.

    1. Closed
      Sep 29 – Sep 30
    2. CA$40.02
      Oct 1 – Feb 28
    3. CA$40.02
      Now registering Mar 1 – Apr 20
      Register for Virtual Run 10K

10K Route Map

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5K Route Map

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2K Route Map

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Event schedule

  • Sat, April 25, 2026 8:00 AM - Start

Contact information

Event contact
Cindy Chandler
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