A scenic, fast single loop course that passes all the major tourist sites of the city of ottawa.

The Ottawa Marathon stepped on to the 
world stage today as organizers announced that ING will assume title 
sponsorship of this premier Canadian running event.

ING becomes title sponsor for Ottawa Marathon

Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Top marathoners expected to upgrade National Capital

Defending champions Joseph Nderitu of Kenya and Sandy Jacobson of Edmonton will be chasing more money and possibly stiffer competition when they return for the 30th anniversary of the revamped National Capital Marathon in May 2004.

Revamped marathon to provide more prize money, better runners

The biggest cash prize purse of any 
Canadian marathon just got bigger.  The organizing committee of the 30th 
Ottawa Marathon today announced that the guaranteed prize purse for the 
race had increased to $96,000; raising what was already the country's 
highest cash prize structure.

Ottawa Marathon increases 2004 Prize Pot

Human Interest Story

A 39 year old runner died moments after crossing the finish line of the National Capital Half Marathon. According to volunteer Anick Losier, this is the fourth time a marathoner has died during this event in the past 29 years.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results