More than 15,000 take part in Canada Army Run

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The event raised funds and awareness for Soldier On and Support Our Troops.

Published Sep 22, 2024 • < 1 minute read

Francis De Souza was having all the fun as she came into the finish line Sunday.

The 2024 Canada Army Run transformed downtown Ottawa into a vibrant scene Sunday as more than 15,000 runners and walkers tackled distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon.

With perfect weather, participants rolled, walked or ran past the city’s best-known landmarks, each earning a commemorative dog tag finisher medal.

The event raised funds and awareness for Soldier On and Support Our Troops, celebrating the spirit of community and support for Canadian veterans.

Photos by Ashley Fraser

Mikaela Andrews completed the Sergeant Major's Challenge, a 5K and a 10K, with a huge rucksack on her back.

Gilbert Anctil pushed to finish his 10K race Sunday morning.

Catchy signs were spotted along the course Sunday morning.

The 2024 Canada Army Run transformed downtown Ottawa into a vibrant scene as more than 15,000 runners and walkers tackled distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon.

The 5K Soldier On group lined up at the front of the start line Sunday morning.

Chad Geraghty took part in the 5K and the 10K races Sunday morning.

Mike Hall was all smiles as he was started his 5K run Sunday morning.

A bagpiper helped kick things off Sunday morning as the runners hit the streets.

Stephanie Eikenberry took part in the 5K and 10K Sergeant Major's Challenge.

Amanda Stirling got her watch ready to go before heading out for the first of her two Sergeant Major's Challenge runs.

Sandra Perron, the founder and president of The Pepper Pod and Canada's first female infantry officer, was on the sidelines cheering on her friends on course.

Some runners broke out the costumes to make things a little extra fun.

The 10K Soldier On wave hit the course Sunday morning.

Part of the course passed landmarks such as Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial.

Part of the course passed landmarks such as Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial. Oliver McHugh was all smiles as he cruised past Parliament.

With perfect weather, participants rolled, walked or ran past the city's best-known landmarks, each earning a commemorative dog tag finisher medal.

It was a stunning morning with warm sunshine and a cool breeze to help runners with a great event.

Soldier On participants, including Jens Kull with their dog, kicked off the 5K event Sunday morning.

Keith Savage took part in the Sergeant Major's Challenge that included the 5K and 10K races.

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe did not run Sunday morning, but he was still on hand to cheer on runners.

The 10K runners flew off the start line Sunday morning.

Emily Misurec had her headphones ready for her 10K race Sunday.

Asli Nart Bolca made her way to the finish line of the 5K run.

Runners crossed the finish line, hand in hand, beaming with pride.

Rhita Kholte was all smiles part way through her 10K race.

There was a speed and distance for everyone to be able to partake in Sunday's event. Janice Mackenzie and Heather Walters finished the 5K race filled with smiles as they walked arm in arm.

Emily Setlack was the first woman to finish the 10K race Sunday morning.

Greg Garber took part in the Sergeant Major's Challenge which was a 5K and a 10K race back to back.

Some runners needed a little extra help at the end of their race.

Lt.-Col. Sandra Levesque gave good friend Stephany Lura a hug after completing her run.

The first hand cyclist to finish the half marathon got a high-five from military that lined the course.

Daniel Ribi was the first-place finisher in the half marathon Sunday morning.

Meghan Foottit was the first female to finish the half marathon Sunday morning.

Michael Del Giudice finished the half marathon in just over an hour and 20 minutes.

A group of women finished the 10K hand in hand as they crossed the finish line.

Nicolas Fleming finished the 10K with a rucksack on their back Sunday.

Monica Elliott finished the 10K race with a huge rucksack on their back.

Runners had the warm sun on them as they came down Sussex, the last stretch of the half marathon before climbing the hill up past the Fairmont Château Laurier to the finish line.

Laura Milsom, Lincoln Ferrabee and Sean MacKinney were so close to finishing their 10K when they were spotted in the warm sunshine on the last kilometre of their race.

Harjit Sajjan, minister of Emergency Preparedness of Canada, is seen after finishing the half marathon Sunday morning.

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