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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