New routes for Canada Army Run
Posted Sep 20, 2019 11:06:25 AM.
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The Canada Army Run is being held in Ottawa on Sunday and is expected to bring around 20,000 runners from around the world to the city.
This year, due to a new partnership, the Canada Army Run is moving from city hall to the Canadian War Museum.
The race also means road closures across the capital region.
On Saturday, September 21 Booth Street will be closed between Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and Chaudière Bridge starting at 5:30 p.m. as organizers get ready for the race.
Starting at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 22 these roads will be closed:
- Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway between Slidell Street and Wellington Street
- Wellington Street between Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway and Sussex Drive
- Booth Street between Chaudière Crossing and the Canadian War Museum
- St. Patrick Street between Alexandra Bridge and Chaudière Crossing
- Sussex Drive between Colonel By Drive and and Princess Avenue
- Princess Avenue between Sussex Drive and Sir George Étienne Parkway
- Sir George Étienne Parkway between Princess Avenue and Aviation Parkway
- Aviation Parkway between Sir George Étienne Parkway and Hemlock Road
- Hemlock Road between Aviation Parkway and St. Laurent Boulevard
- St. Laurent Boulevard between Hemlock Road and the Beechwood Cemetery
- Beechwood Cemetery pathway between St. Laurent Boulevard and Beechwood Avenue
- Beechwood Avenue between Beechwood Cemetery and Corona Avenue
- Corona Avenue between Beechwood Road and Rideau Terrace
- Rideau Terrace between Corona Avenue and Lisgar Road
- Lisgar Road between Rideau Terrace and Princess Avenue
- Princess Avenue between Lisgar Road and Sussex Drive
- St. Patrick Street between Alexandra Bridge and Chaudière Bridge
- Booth Street between Chaudière Crossing and Canadian War Museum
The Canada Army Run launched in 2008, bringing thousands of runners of all ability levels to Ottawa to run, roll or walk in the 5K, 10K and half-marathon.
All the money raised goes to the Soldier On Fund and to the Support Our Troops Fund.
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