097 | 2026 Ottawa Race Weekend Course Breakdown + Race Tips
Planning to race the 2026 Ottawa Race Weekend? This full preview and survival guide breaks down everything you need to know—from bib pickup, transit, weather prep, and carb loading to a complete course walkthrough for the marathon and half marathon. Get key pacing advice, heat-management tips, nutrition station breakdowns, spectator recommendations, and strategy for surviving the long canal sections, Gatineau rollers, Rockcliffe hills, and Dow’s Lake wind. Plus: best post-race spots, elite race storylines, and the biggest mistakes runners make on this course.
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