Ottawa 
Events Description
Whether you’re local or coming from afar, the Tulip Festival is an event you have to experience. It’s Canada’s longest-running and largest-attended event and includes over 300,000 tulips! This will be one of the most scenic runs around.
Participants love:
The view of the tulips! The colours and scenery have to be seen first-hand.
The closed run course.
The easily navigatable route. Making it a perfect event for the newer runner who wants to try their first running event.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
$30 to $59
Included in your registration is:
Bragging rights!
A personalized race bib.
Professional timing.
On-course nutrition from XACT.
Race Photography, sponsored by The Canadian Tulip Festival.
Podium Prizes for the top 3 male, female, and non-binary athletes in the 5K.
Post-Race snacks.
Memories that you won’t soon forget.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Sunday, May 10, 2026
12:00 PM – 1K Kids Run (12 and under) Includes Medal
12:30 PM – 5K Run (under 30 minutes)
1:15 PM – 5K Run/Walk/Stroll (over 30 minutes)
Venue:
Dows Lake, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario
Public Transit Accessible
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