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Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend got kickstarted by the purest among us.
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From ages five to 12, participants in the Ottawa Kids Marathon marked the beginning of the 52nd year of the iconic spring running festival on Saturday.
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Some runners held hands as they made their journey to the finish line. Others high-fived the team mascots present at the race. Through it all, the weather co-operated, too.
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The event was at full capacity, with about 1,900 kids signed up to run or walk the 1.2-kilometre distance.
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On the sidelines, parents, friends and other supporters cheered, smiling ear to ear.
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“You’re not even sweating … How did you do it?” one voice asked at the finish line.
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Other events on Saturday included two-, five- and 10-kilometre races, while Sunday’s highlights include the Ottawa International Marathon and Half-Marathon.
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