Richmond Road Races

Canada flag Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Richmond Road Races www.letsdothis.com
Date 31 Jan, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $17.89
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Richmond Road Races

About the event

Embrace the frosty start to your year at the Run Fast or Freeze race on January 31, 2027. Choose between the invigorating 5K or the more challenging 10K route as you navigate through scenic winter landscapes. The event promises a lively community atmosphere with runners of all levels coming together for camaraderie and fun. After crossing the finish line, warm up with a hearty post-race lunch that will satisfy your appetite and provide much-needed sustenance on this chilly day. Join fellow enthusiasts in celebrating the new year's running spirit at one of January’s most anticipated events.

Races offered

31Jan

10k

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
13:30
Entry fee
$17.89
31Jan

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
15:15
Entry fee
$17.89

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Ottawa.

Temperature-11.0° / -3.4°
Feels like-16.2° / -8.3°
Sunshine hours4h 13m
Rainfall2.4 mm
Snowfall1.4 cm
Wind10.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity78.0%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:36
Sunset16:47

About Ottawa

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Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southeastern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2021, Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the second-largest city and second most-populous metropolitan area in Ontario, and the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.

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