Racers can now register for Canada Army Run 2023
News release
March 6, 2023 – Ottawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Following a successful return in November 2022 with its first hybrid event and first in-person run since 2019, the Canada Army Run team is already looking forward to a bigger and better 2023 edition.
Registration is now open for the 2023 Canada Army Run, presented by BMO, which will once again be a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual races.
The 16th edition of Canada Army Run, taking place in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, September 17, 2023, will allow racers to push themselves even more by bringing back the in-person half marathon. There will also be in-person 5K and 10K runs as well as the Commander’s Challenge (5K + half marathon), and Sergeant Major’s Challenge (5K + 10K). Once again, Canada Army Run will know no borders, as races will also be held virtually from September 8 to September 29, 2023, - another reason why the Canada Army Run is “No Ordinary Race.” This year’s virtual event includes an augmented Commander’s Challenge for athletes who wants to push themselves by completing the 5K, 10K and half marathon. Virtual racers can also sign up for the 5K, 10K, half marathon and Sergeant Major’s Challenge (5K + 10K).
Racers are invited to visit armyrun.ca to secure their place for Canada Army Run 2023. Registration prices ranges from $45 to $125, depending on the distance selected. All registered participants will receive a Canada Army Run T-shirt or hat, among other items. Racers are encouraged to register earlier rather than later to benefit from early bird pricings.
Beyond challenging themselves, this opportunity also allows participants to thank Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members for their service at home and abroad and to raise funds to support CAF members, veterans, and their families through the two Canada Army Run official charitable causes: Support Our Troops and Soldier On.
Canada Army Run is the Canadian Army’s largest outreach event. Participants and supporters will have many opportunities to learn more about the Canadian Army: its role and its people before and during the event.
Canada Army Run prides itself in being “No Ordinary Race” and aims to provide this unique experience once again this September. Canada Army Run is a symbol of support to CAF members and their families and an opportunity to foster camaraderie by bringing the community together.
Quotes
“The Canada Army Run is a community building event like no other. We welcome all Canadians to come out and participate, meet our soldiers, and support two great organizations that help ill and injured CAF members and their families: Soldier On and Support Our Troops.”
LGen Jocelyn (Joe) Paul, Commander Canadian Army
Quick facts
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Since its inception in 2008, Canada Army Run has raised more than $4.5 million for Support Our Troops and Soldier On.
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Canada Army Run’s first hybrid edition in 2022 proved to be a success. In fact, more than 4,400 people ran, walked, or rolled virtually across Canada, the United States and in many other countries around the world, while 5,300 participated in person in Ottawa.
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Once again, this year, participants will be able to share pictures and stories of loved ones who were lost to combat through the Remembrance Row initiative. More information will be provided on the Canada Army Run website.
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Canada Army Run champions Support Our Troops and Soldier On, the official charitable cause of the CAF. Support Our Troops meets the unique needs and special challenges faced by members of the CAF community and their families because of military service, while Soldier On contributes to the recovery of ill and injured CAF members and veterans by providing opportunities and resources through sport, recreational and creative activities.
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Contacts
Lindsay Chung
Canada Army Run Communications
Phone: 1-250-510-5508
Email: comms@armyrun.ca