The Canada Army Run is a signature national event that unites civilians and Canadian Armed Forces members in a spirit of camaraderie, remembrance, and support. Taking place in Ottawa, Ontario on Sunday, September 21, 2025, the event features a range of distances including a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, as well as two combined events: the Sergeant Major’s Challenge (5K + 10K) and the Commander’s Challenge (5K + Half Marathon). Participants run past historic landmarks in a supportive, accessible road race that emphasizes community over competition. The race raises funds for Support Our Troops and Soldier On, charities that assist Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. With unique military-inspired swag like dog tag medals and challenge coins, the Canada Army Run offers a meaningful and memorable race-day experience.
Races
36 km
Half Marathon
15 km
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Commander’s Challenge is designed for runners ready to go the distance, pairing the 5K with the demanding half marathon on the same day. Successfully completing both races rewards participants with two dog-tag medals. To mark the exceptional feat, runners also receive the prestigious Commander’s Challenge Coin.
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, celebrating community and support for the Canadian Armed Forces. The next race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
This in-person challenge combines the 5K and 10K events back-to-back for a true test of endurance and determination. Participants earn individual dog-tag medals for each race completed. In recognition of the double achievement, finishers also receive a unique Sergeant Major’s Challenge Coin, making it a collector’s favourite.
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Canada Army Run 10K is a community-focused road race that takes participants through downtown Ottawa, Ontario, alongside Canadian Armed Forces members and supporters. The next race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The Canada Army Run 5K is a welcoming and inclusive road race that takes runners and walkers through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, in support of Canadian Armed Forces charities. The next edition will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
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FAQs
What is the Commander's Challenge?
How long is the Commander's Challenge?
Where does the Commander's Challenge take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Commander's Challenge?
How can I prepare for the Commander's Challenge?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Commander's Challenge?
The Commander’s Challenge is designed for runners ready to go the distance, pairing the 5K with the demanding half marathon on the same day. Successfully completing both races rewards participants with two dog-tag medals. To mark the exceptional feat, runners also receive the prestigious Commander’s Challenge Coin.
The Commander's Challenge is 36km long.
The Commander's Challenge takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Runna classifies the Commander's Challenge elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Commander's Challenge?
The Commander’s Challenge is designed for runners ready to go the distance, pairing the 5K with the demanding half marathon on the same day. Successfully completing both races rewards participants with two dog-tag medals. To mark the exceptional feat, runners also receive the prestigious Commander’s Challenge Coin.
How long is the Commander's Challenge?
The Commander's Challenge is 36km long.
Where does the Commander's Challenge take place?
The Commander's Challenge takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Commander's Challenge?
Runna classifies the Commander's Challenge elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Commander's Challenge?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Commander's Challenge?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
How long is the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
Where does the Canada Army Run Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, celebrating community and support for the Canadian Armed Forces. The next race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Runna classifies the Canada Army Run Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon is a 21.1 km road race through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, celebrating community and support for the Canadian Armed Forces. The next race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
How long is the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Canada Army Run Half Marathon take place?
The Canada Army Run Half Marathon takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Canada Army Run Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Canada Army Run Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
How long is the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
Where does the Sergeant Major's Challenge take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
How can I prepare for the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
This in-person challenge combines the 5K and 10K events back-to-back for a true test of endurance and determination. Participants earn individual dog-tag medals for each race completed. In recognition of the double achievement, finishers also receive a unique Sergeant Major’s Challenge Coin, making it a collector’s favourite.
The Sergeant Major's Challenge is 15km long.
The Sergeant Major's Challenge takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Runna classifies the Sergeant Major's Challenge elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
This in-person challenge combines the 5K and 10K events back-to-back for a true test of endurance and determination. Participants earn individual dog-tag medals for each race completed. In recognition of the double achievement, finishers also receive a unique Sergeant Major’s Challenge Coin, making it a collector’s favourite.
How long is the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
The Sergeant Major's Challenge is 15km long.
Where does the Sergeant Major's Challenge take place?
The Sergeant Major's Challenge takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
Runna classifies the Sergeant Major's Challenge elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Sergeant Major's Challenge?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Canada Army Run 10k?
How long is the Canada Army Run 10k?
Where does the Canada Army Run 10k take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Canada Army Run 10k?
How can I prepare for the Canada Army Run 10k?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Canada Army Run 10k?
The Canada Army Run 10K is a community-focused road race that takes participants through downtown Ottawa, Ontario, alongside Canadian Armed Forces members and supporters. The next race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
The Canada Army Run 10k is 10km long.
The Canada Army Run 10k takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Runna classifies the Canada Army Run 10k elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Canada Army Run 10k?
The Canada Army Run 10K is a community-focused road race that takes participants through downtown Ottawa, Ontario, alongside Canadian Armed Forces members and supporters. The next race takes place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
How long is the Canada Army Run 10k?
The Canada Army Run 10k is 10km long.
Where does the Canada Army Run 10k take place?
The Canada Army Run 10k takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Canada Army Run 10k?
Runna classifies the Canada Army Run 10k elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Canada Army Run 10k?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Canada Army Run 10k?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Canada Army Run 5K?
How long is the Canada Army Run 5K?
Where does the Canada Army Run 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Canada Army Run 5K?
How can I prepare for the Canada Army Run 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Canada Army Run 5K?
The Canada Army Run 5K is a welcoming and inclusive road race that takes runners and walkers through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, in support of Canadian Armed Forces charities. The next edition will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
The Canada Army Run 5K is 5km long.
The Canada Army Run 5K takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Runna classifies the Canada Army Run 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Canada Army Run 5K?
The Canada Army Run 5K is a welcoming and inclusive road race that takes runners and walkers through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, in support of Canadian Armed Forces charities. The next edition will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, starting near Ottawa City Hall and finishing beside the National War Memorial.
How long is the Canada Army Run 5K?
The Canada Army Run 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Canada Army Run 5K take place?
The Canada Army Run 5K takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the Canada Army Run 5K?
Runna classifies the Canada Army Run 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Canada Army Run 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Canada Army Run 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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