Launch Party, Silent Auction and Race Details

Launch Party

Thursday, 13th July 2023

Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1R 1C5.

Join us at Mill Street Brew Pub in collaboration with Queers & Beers for a night of music, fun and celebration! We’ll be presenting a silent auction with lots of great items from supporting businesses, and we’ll be there to tell you about race registration.

Saturday, 26 August 2023

Riverain Park, 400 N River Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3Y8. 

The race begins at 10 a.m., and we always include a guided warm-up by a fitness instructor.

Race Registration

Registration launches on Thursday, 13th July 2023 

Participants will be required to register online. Registration is $25 for all adult participants, and $15 for youth (age 16 or less).

Fundraising

When you register, you will be provided with the opportunity to raise money online for Bruce House. By pursuing additional fundraising efforts, you are helping out one of the most beloved organizations in the National Capital LGBTQ2S+ community.

On the Day:

Race bag and bib collection:

Wednesday, Aug. 23 @ Running Room – 160 Slater St, 13:00 to 17:00
Thursday, Aug. 24 @ Running Room – 160 Slater St, 13:00 to 17:00
Friday,  Aug. 25 @ Stroked Ego – 131 Bank St, 2nd floor, 13:00 to 17:00
Saturday,  Aug. 26 @ Riverain Park – 400 North River Rd. 09:00 to 09:45

Dress the part: the NCPR is a great opportunity to show us how fabulous you can be! As in previous years, we’d encourage you to dress in your most colourful, Pride-tastic outfits when you go for your run or walk. 

Out to Run Program

We’re pleased to announce that the Out to Run program will once again be offered by the Ottawa Frontrunners. The program will start June 27th, and will provide training to participants with the ultimate goal that they complete a 5 km Pride Run in August. There’s no additional cost to participate.  If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Marcel Forget at [email protected], and he will send you details.