Run Ottawa's Annual 5K Light Run

Schedule

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Ottawa City Hall | Ottawa, ON

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Get ready for a festive 5K frolic in support of the Ottawa Food Bank!
Kick off the holiday season and get in the spirit to celebrate!
Meet at Ottawa City Hall on Thursday, December 11, at 7pm for the Annual Light Run! Be sure to dress for the weather in your best holiday costumes. Don’t forget your lights and reflective gear!
Merry makers will head out in designated pace groups.
Please run, or walk, safely by following the course (to be released soon) and abiding by pedestrian traffic rules while you take in the downtown lights.
Donations for the Ottawa Food Bank are now being accepted online and non-perishable items and cash donations will be accepted in person on event night.
Please consider making a donation and giving the gift of a healthy meal to those who need it most this holiday season.
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Ottawa City Hall, Ville D'Ottawa, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K2P, Canada

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