The Hybrid Heart: 5K & 10K Trail Race

INTRODUCING HYBRID HEART

5K & 10K Trail Race

Sunday, October 25, 2026
Wesley Clover Parks, Ottawa

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A new community trail race bringing athletes, vendors, and communities together in memory of Carole Rocheleau and in support of the Ottawa Cancer Foundation!

100% of net proceeds go to The Ottawa Cancer Foundation

THE FOUNDING EDITION: TWO APPROACHABLE DISTANCES

The 5K is one approachable loop through Wesley Clover Parks. Run it, walk it or make it your first trail race.

The 10K takes you around the loop twice, with room to settle into your pace or race for the finish.

Whether you’re new to trails or an experienced runner, there’s a place for you at the starting line.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

10 a.m.–4 p.m.: Race Village, bib and purchased-shirt pickup at Wesley Clover Parks.

Please make every effort to collect your bib on Saturday. Have your registration confirmation email ready.

Collecting a friend’s bib? Bring their registration confirmation and written permission authorizing collection, provided by email or a verifiable Instagram DM.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

• 7:45–8 a.m.: Recommended arrival

• 8 a.m.: Race Village opens

• 8–8:30 a.m.: Exceptional bib and shirt pickup, by advance arrangement only

• 8:40 a.m.: Opening remarks

• 9 a.m.: 10K start

• 9:15 a.m.: 5K start

• 9:16 a.m.: Guided 5K walking group start

• 11 a.m.: Awards presentation

• 1 p.m.: Event concludes

If you genuinely cannot collect your bib on Saturday or arrange collection by a friend, email [email protected] in advance. Sunday pickup staffing and capacity are limited.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your Hybrid Heart registration includes professional chip timing, a custom finisher medal and complimentary race photography.

After you cross the finish line, explore the Race Village for food, hydration, recovery experiences, prizes and giveaways from our community partners.

Run for someone you love. Leave with a day worth remembering.

MOVED BY ONE.

Hybrid Heart was created in memory of Carole Rocheleau, mother of Race Director and Hybrid Hobbyist Tyler Booth, who passed away following her fight with cancer.

Following Carole’s passing, Tyler’s teammates rallied around him and dedicated their shared endurance journey to her memory. With the support of friends, family and Ottawa’s athletic community, the Hybrid Hobbyists raised more than $26,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Hybrid Heart is the next chapter of that journey.

“My mom is the reason this exists.”
Tyler Booth, Race Director

MADE OF MANY.

The “Hybrid” in our name represents everyone invited to take part.

Runners. Lifters. Cyclists. Rowers. Team-sport athletes. Local businesses. Sporting brands. Community organizations. People moving for different reasons, brought together by one shared purpose.

Hybrid Heart begins as a trail race, but its vision extends beyond a single distance or discipline. We are building an annual movement where different athletic communities can come together, honour the people who move us and create a measurable impact in our city.

One event. Many communities. One heart.

Get Involved

Hybrid Heart is being made possible by the people, businesses and organizations choosing to build it with us. Whether it's at the race village, elevating the event through financial or in-kind contributions, or as a volunteer, opportunities exist to help us build a better and safer experience!

To apply as a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer, please send an email to [email protected].

OUR COMMITMENT

100% of net proceeds from Hybrid Heart will be donated to the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

Participants will also have the opportunity to create individual fundraising pages and raise charitable donations beyond their race registration.

Every registration, partnership and donation helps the Ottawa Cancer Foundation provide local programs and services for people affected by cancer in our community.

Learn more about the Ottawa Cancer Foundation