The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, taking place May 24 and 25, will require road closures in New Edinburgh and Rockcliffe Park for the international marathon and half marathon routes on Sunday, May 25 from 6 am to 2 pm. The full marathon starts at City Hall at 7 am and the half marathon begins at City Hall at 9 am.
Impacted Roads and Estimated Timing
- Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (SGEC Parkway) (Princess to Birch): 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Lisgar Road (Dufferin to GEC Parkway): 6:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Princess Avenue (Sussex to Lisgar): 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Buena Vista Road (Minto Place to Lisgar): 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Coltrin Road (Acacia to Minto Place): 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Acacia Avenue (SGEC Parkway to Coltrin): 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Minto Place (Coltrin to Buena Vista): 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- MacKay Street at Sussex Drive: 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (affected by Sussex Drive closure)
Traffic Considerations and Recommendations
- Ottawa Police will be on site to assist with traffic management and pedestrian crossings when feasible.
- Due to the volume of participants, crossing the course by vehicle may be difficult between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
- Residents who need to travel during this window are encouraged to park outside the impacted area on the evening of May 24 and cross on foot the morning of the event.
Details are available here: www.runottawa.ca/torw/plan/schedule To view the route map, please visit this link.
