At the Race
There is something for everyone at the RBC Race for the Kids. Whether you are running, walking or cheering, there will be plenty of music, activities and food to be enjoyed.
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There will be wave starts in the 2K, 3K, 5K and 10K events.
Wave starts help ensure a safe start to each race by staggering participant’s start times. Participants of similar speed are organized by “corrals,” which helps assist in moving everyone into the race gradually.
Runners will be sent off in a series of waves starting with the green corral, followed by orange and red corrals. Each wave will be sent off minutes apart. As a wave is sent off, the next one will be brought forward to the start line and directed to wait until given the signal to start. This process will continue until all corrals have left.
For the 5K and 10K timed events, no matter which wave you are in, you will get your accurate race time because of the timing chips that are embedded into your bib.
Participants are asked to choose the coloured corral that best fits their expected finish time.
Expected Finish Time | Wave # | Corral Colour | Race Start Time |
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Under 45 minutes | 1st Wave | Green | 8:30 a.m. |
45-60 minutes | 2nd Wave | Orange | 8:32 a.m. |
60+ minutes | 3rd Wave | Red | 8:35 a.m. |
Expected Finish Time | Wave # | Corral Colour | Race Start Time |
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Under 25 minutes | 1st Wave | Green | 9:30 a.m. |
25-40 minutes | 2nd Wave | Orange | 9:32 a.m. |
40+ minutes | 3rd Wave | Red | 9:35 a.m. |
Expected Finish Time | Wave # | Corral Colour | Race Start Time |
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Under 15 minutes | 1st Wave | Green | 9:30 a.m. |
15-25 minutes | 2nd Wave | Orange | 9:35 a.m. |
25+ minutes | 3rd Wave | Red | 9:40 a.m. |
Expected Finish Time | Wave # | Corral Colour | Race Start Time |
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Under 15 minutes | 1st Wave | Green | 9:50 a.m. |
15-25 minutes | 2nd Wave | Orange | 9:53 a.m. |
25+ minutes, STROLLERS AND DOGS | 3rd Wave | Red | 9:56 a.m. |
The Bag Check Tent is located just past the entrance to the event site. This is a free service provided to all runners.
Eager to cheer on your family and friends? We encourage you to do so and there will be lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family in the Family Fun Zone.
Entertainment includes:
- Petting Zoo
- Bouncy Castles
- Face Painters
- Balloon Artists
- Mechanical Bull
- Radical Science
- Rock Climbing Wall
- DJ
- Live Band, Big Newton
- Craft Tent
- Luv 2 Groove
As part of RBC’s longstanding focus on environmental sustainability, RBC is committed to reducing the environmental impacts of all RBC Race for the Kids events.
Here are some of the ways we are keeping it green:
- Water bottle refill stations
- Recycling and compost collection
- Green Team volunteers to maximize recycling efforts
- Minimal food waste by donating any extra food
- Sustainable transportation is encouraged
Prizes will be awarded to the top three best times for male and female in these categories: youth (17 and under), 18-49 and 50+ for both the 5K and 10K timed events. Winners names will be listed at the media tent.
5K and 10K Trail Run Prizes
Place | Gender Category | Age Category | New Balance Ottawa Gift Card |
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1st | Male | Youth (17 and under) | $100 |
2nd | Male | Youth (17 and under) | $75 |
3rd | Male | Youth (17 and under) | $50 |
1st | Male | 18 - 49 | $100 |
2nd | Male | 18 - 49 | $75 |
3rd | Male | 18 - 49 | $50 |
1st | Male | 50+ | $100 |
2nd | Male | 50+ | $75 |
3rd | Male | 50+ | $50 |
1st | Female | Youth (17 and under) | $100 |
2nd | Female | Youth (17 and under) | $75 |
3rd | Female | Youth (17 and under) | $50 |
1st | Female | 18 - 49 | $100 |
2nd | Female | 18 - 49 | $75 |
3rd | Female | 18 - 49 | $50 |
1st | Female | 50+ | $100 |
2nd | Female | 50+ | $75 |
3rd | Female | 50+ | $50 |