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News From: Thursday, May 23, 2024 | ||
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Jessica Foley's husband died running the 2019 Ottawa marathon. This year, she'll be on the start line.
(Ottawa Citizen) Jessica Foley will run in her husband's footsteps at the 2024 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 25. | ||
News From: Friday, December 29, 2023 | ||
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10 things you didn't know about the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
(Canadian Running) The 50th running of the Ottawa Marathon will be held on May 26, 2024 and here are some interesting facts about the race. | ||
News From: Thursday, June 8, 2023 | ||
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Making every moment count: the story of Sindy Hooper
(Canadian Running) Cancer survivor Sindy Hooper continues to raise funds for the Ottawa Hospital Foundation with her Make Every Moment Count at the Ottawa Race Weekend. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 28, 2023 | ||
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Malindi Elmore and Lee Wesselius top Canadians at Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
(Canadian Running) Lee Wesselius finished 14th in 2:18:26 at the 2023 Ottawa International Marathon while Malindi Elmore finished second in the women's race with a time of 2:27:45. | ||
Ethiopians dominate podiums at Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
(Canadian Running) Ethiopia's Yihunilign Adane won the 2023 Ottawa International Marathon in 2:08:22 while Ethiopia's Waganesh Mekasha won the women's race in 2:24:47. | ||
News From: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | ||
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Ottawa mayor to run Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
(Canadian Running) Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe will participate in the 2023 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 28. | ||
News From: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | ||
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European half-marathon record holder to take on Tartan Ottawa International Marathon
(Canadian Running) The fastest European half-marathoner in history, Germany's Melat Kejeta, will compete in the 2023 Ottawa Marathon on May 28. | ||
News From: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | ||
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Immerse yourself in Canadian culture at Ottawa Race Weekend
(Canadian Running) The 2023 Ottawa Marathon will be held this May 28. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 29, 2022 | ||
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Andualem Shiferaw breaks course record to win the Ottawa Marathon
(Canadian Running) Andualem Shiferaw won the 2022 Ottawa Marathon in 2:06:03. | ||
News From: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 | ||
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Ethiopian marathon runner receives provisional suspension after positive EPO test
(Inside The Games) Ethiopian marathon runner Etaferahu Temesgen Wodaj, who was third in May's Ottawa Marathon, is now temporarily suspended prior to a final decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 26, 2019 | ||
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Korir wins Ottawa Marathon in personal best, Coolsaet finishes eighth
(Canadian Running Magazine) Albert Korir won the 2019 Ottawa Marathon in 2:08:03. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 27, 2018 | ||
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Ottawa Marathon: 'It just feels like a team out there' - Marathon runners share stories of inspiration
(Ottawa Citizen) Here are inspiring runner stories from the 2018 Ottawa Marathon. | ||
Ethiopian Gelete Burka topples Canadian and Ottawa records at Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon
(Cision Canada) Yemane Tsegay won the 2018 Ottawa Marathon in 2:08:52 while Gelete Burka won the women's race in 2:22:17. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 28, 2017 | ||
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Eliud Kiptanui and Guteni Imana win Ottawa Marathon titles
(Ottawa Citizen) Eliud Kiptanui won the Ottawa Marathon in 2:10:14 while Guteni Imana won the women's race in 2:30:18. | ||
Ottawa Race Weekend 2017 wraps up with registration down, fundraising up
(CBC News) Elius Kiptanui won this year's Ottawa Marathon in 2:10:14 while Guteni Imana won the women's race in 2:30:18. | ||
News From: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 | ||
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Ethiopia: Gold Medallist Eyes to Defend Her Ottawa Marathon Title
(AllAfrica) Ethiopian Koreni Jelela will be defending her title in the Ottawa Marathon on May 28. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 29, 2016 | ||
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Ottawa Race Weekend marathon won by Ethiopia's Dino Sefir
(CBC News) Ethiopia's Dino Sefir ran the full marathon in the fastest time, finishing the 42.2 kilometre trek with a time of 2:08:14. The top Canadian man, Kip Kangogo of Lethbridge, Alta., finished in 2:21:22. | ||
News From: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 | ||
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Ethiopians win while Hannah debuts in fine form at 2015 Ottawa Marathon
(Running Magazine.com) Yesterdays Ottawa Marathon produced mixed results including a tough day for the top Canadian men but an incredible debut by Torontos Rachel Hannah. | ||
News From: Monday, May 25, 2015 | ||
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Ottawa Marathon Record weekend: 'This is the best marathon in Canada'
(Ottawa Citizen) The 2015 Tamarack Homes Ottawa Race Weekend attracted more than 49,200 entrants a record for the annual event and raised in excess of $800,000 for local charities. | ||
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Ethiopians take first place at Ottawa Race Weekend marathon
(CFRA.com) The 2015 marathon champion is Ethiopia's Girmay Birhanu at a time of 2:08:14. On the female side, Ethiopia's Aberu Zennebe crossed the finish line at a time of 2:25:30. | ||
Ethiopia's Girmay Birhanu and Aberu Zennebe win Ottawa Marathon
(Ottawa Citizen) Girmay Birhanu, who actually crossed the finish line in two hours eight minutes 14 seconds, more than 40 seconds ahead of Kenyas Philip Kangogo and another Ethiopian, Chele Dechasa, but 80 seconds off the 2014 record established by Yemane Tsegay. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 24, 2015 | ||
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Record Breaking Year for Ottawa Race Weekend
(CTVNews.ca) More than $800,000 was raised for charity by more than 49,000 participants. The largest event was the Scotiabank Ottawa Half-Marathon with 14,288 runners, followed by the Ottawa 10K with 13,227 runners. | ||
News From: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | ||
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Scotia bank Charity Challenge is off and Running in Ottawa
(Blackbird PR NEWS) More than 48,000 participants competing in this years Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend (May 23-24) will have the opportunity to take part in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge and raise money for one of 40 local charities. | ||
News From: Thursday, May 7, 2015 | ||
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Great expectations for Ottawa marathon 0
(Ottawa Sun) Expectations are records for the IAAF Silver label event could fall again this year, thanks to a faster course, higher-calibre pacers and a highly competitive, deep field of runners. | ||
Marathon organizers expect record times to be set again
(Ottawa Citizen) Organizers of the May 24 Ottawa Marathon are expecting records to be set as a deep field of runners should be bolstered by a faster course and higher-calibre pacers. | ||
News From: Monday, September 1, 2014 | ||
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Ottawa Race Weekend Generates #32.3 Million Economic Activity
(Canadian Running) The Ottawa Race Weekend hosts about 50,000 runners over five race distances and the event generates over 30 million in economic revenue for local businesses. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 25, 2014 | ||
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Ethiopia's Yemane Tsegay Runs Record Ottawa Marathon
(Ottawa Citizen) Yemane Tsegay completed the fastest marathon on Canadian soil on his way to winning the Ottawa Marathon with a time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 54 seconds. | ||
Tsegay Sets Course, Canadian Record at Ottawa Marathon
(Ottawa Sun) Yemane Tsegay won the Ottawa Marathon in a course record time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 54 seconds. It was also the fastest marathon run on Canadian soil. | ||
News From: Saturday, May 24, 2014 | ||
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Marathon Man Eric Grillis Finally Makes the Ottawa Race
(Ottawa Citizen) Two-time Olympian Eric Grillis will finally toe the race line of the Ottawa Marathon this weekend. He hopes to be among the top Canadians in the men's race. | ||
News From: Friday, May 23, 2014 | ||
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From 146 Runners to 48,000 for Ottawa Marathon
(Otttawa Sun) In 1975 the Ottawa Marathon started with one-hundred and forty-six runners. Forty-years later the race will play host to more than forty-eight thousand runners. | ||
News From: Thursday, May 22, 2014 | ||
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Ottawa Marathon Race Weekend's Elite Lineup Promises Fast Times
(Ottawa Citizen) Quick times in last years Ottawa Marathon have made it easy to attract top elite competitors for the 2014 race | ||
News From: Thursday, May 8, 2014 | ||
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Korir Leads Best-Ever Field at Ottawa Marathon
(Race Results Weekly) 2012 Boston Marathon winner Wesley Korir leads a best ever field at the 2014 Ottawa Marathon. | ||
News From: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 | ||
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Tseguay , Worku and Korir Head Up "Best Field Ever for Ottawa Marathon
(Market Wired.com) The Canadian Marathon record of 2 hours 7 minutes and 5 seconds will likely fall at this year's Ottawa Marathon | ||
News From: Thursday, January 30, 2014 | ||
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Presenting the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon
(Otawa Start.com) Race organizers of the Ottawa Marathon Race Weekend have struck a new deal with Scotiabank as a new title sponsor for their events | ||
News From: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 | ||
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Ottawa Marathon Sells Out
(Ottawa Citizen) The fortieth anniversary of the Ottawa Marathon has sold out according to a report on Monday from race organizers | ||
News From: Monday, May 27, 2013 | ||
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Jufar Breaks Ottawa Marathon Record
(Chronicle Herald) Tariku Jufar won the Ottawa Marathon with a new course record time of 2 hours 8 minutes and 4 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 26, 2013 | ||
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Ethiopians Rule Ottawa Marathon
(Ottawa Citizen) Tariku Jufar won the Ottawa Marathon with a new course record of 2 hours 8 minutes and 4 seconds. | ||
News From: Friday, May 24, 2013 | ||
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Elite Runners Set Their Eyes on "Magic Prize" in Ottawa Race Weekend Marathon
(Metro News) Two Ethiopians are expected to take a shot at the course record of the Ottawa Race Weekend Marathon. | ||
News From: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 | ||
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Record Registration at Ottawa Race Weekend
(CRFA.com) The two main races at the Ottawa Marathon weekend have sold out. The 10K and the half-marathon have reached capacity. | ||
News From: Monday, May 28, 2012 | ||
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Kenyan Runner Sets New Ottawa Marathon Record
(CBC.ca) Lavan Moiben won the Ottawa Marathon with a time of 2 hours 9 minutes and 12 seconds. | ||
Ottawa Marathon Record Blown Away By Wing-Footed Laban Moiben
(Ottawa Citizen) Laban Moiben won the Ottawa Marathon with a time of 2 hours 9 minutes and 12 seconds to set a new course record on his way to winning the race for a second straight year | ||
News From: Thursday, May 24, 2012 | ||
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Strong Fields Again To Descend On Ottawa - Preview
(IAAF.org) Some of the world's greatest distance runners will descend on Canada's national capital this weekend for the 10K and marathon. | ||
News From: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | ||
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Ottawa Marathon Records Poised To Tumble
(Ottawa Sun) Five women and six men registered for the Ottawa Marathon have marathon personal bests under the Ottawa Marathon course record. Organizers expect the course record to fall. | ||
News From: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 | ||
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Moiben Just Holds-Off Abera To Take Ottawa Marathon Victory
(All Africa.com) Laban Moiben managed to eek out victory in the Ottawa Marathon on Sunday by just three seconds with a time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 16 seconds. | ||
News From: Sunday, May 29, 2011 | ||
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Third Time Lucky For Ottawa Marathon Winner
(Ottawa Citizen) Laban Moiben won the warm and rainy Ottawa Marathon with a time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 17 seconds. | ||
News From: Thursday, May 26, 2011 | ||
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Forecast Calling For Hot And Sweaty Ottawa Marathon On Sunday
(Ottawa Citizen) The Ottawa Marathon slated for this Sunday is shaping up to be one of the warmest and probably least comfortable marathons in its thirty-six year race history. | ||
News From: Thursday, May 19, 2011 | ||
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Ottawa Marathon Shaping Into A Kenya-Ethiopia Race.
(Tadias) Dino Sefir has run under one hour for the half-marathon and will debut his leg speed over the marathon distance at the Ottawa Marathon. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 17, 2011 | ||
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New Westbound Route For 2011 Ottawa Marathon
(Ottawa West EMC) The Ottawa Marathon is Canada's fastest-growing road race weekend and it will boost participation with a new, more urban and westbound course. | ||
News From: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 | ||
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Runners To Take Ottawa's Scenic Route
(Ottawa Citizen) Race organizers of the Ottawa Race Weekend slated for May 28-29 have announced much more scenic and fast courses for the 2011 race weekend. | ||
Flat, Fast, and Fun Route Set For Ottawa Marathon
(CBC News Canada) The Ottawa Marathon slated for the end of May will be much flatter and more scenic. Race directors expect the new course to deliver records. |
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