The Great Big Cookie Run

The Big Cookie Run The Great Lawn lansdowne Park, Ottawa

The Great Big Cookie Run is Run Ottawa's last major run on the race calendar and a great way for runners of all ages and levels to wrap-up the year. For 20 years, the Cookie Run has been run in support of the local Girl Guides. Hosted at the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park, the event offers a 5K and Kids Run. Charity Local Girl Guides

Halloween 5K and 10K

Halloween 5K and 10K Royal Hamilton Yatch Club, Hamilton

The Halloween Races are a chance to dress up in a costume and have some fun. The Frightening 5K, and the Terrifying 10K are both an out-and-back style course that starts and ends at the yacht club. This is a family friendly event that is open to all ages and abilities. Each participant will get a goodie bag, a finisher medal, and lunch served at the yacht club.  

Day of the Dead Race

Day of the Dead Ashbridges Bay, Toronto

The Day of the Dead Race is a 9K circuit with many experiences from race kit pick-up through to the finish. The out and back route will head east first, then loop back on the paved trail going deep into the Ashbridges Bay, finishing back at the Alfresco Picnic Shelter. Each distance group will follow a lead cyclist through a well-marked course. The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a celebration and remembrance of the lives of those…