21 February 2027
2027 5KM BougeBouge Ottawa La Cité
Discover a unique running experience right in the heart of the La Cité campus with the brand-new 5 km BougeBouge Ottawa La Cité! Forget about the snow, cold, and ice: enjoy a completely indoor course and experience the joy of running in shorts and a T-shirt, even in the middle of winter.
Open to everyone, this friendly event invites you to walk or run in a festive atmosphere, whether you’re an experienced runner or just want to get some exercise with family or friends. Come take on the challenge, stay active during the cold season, and enjoy a winter experience like no other!
Original price was: 58,00 $.43,00 $Current price is: 43,00 $.
| TEAM BUILDING - Buy in groups and save! | TICKETS All distances combined. | DISCOUNT Applied to the basket. |
|---|---|---|
| Get 10% off when you buy 5 to 9 tickets for the same event! | 5 - 9 | 10% |
| Get 15% off when you buy 10 or more tickets for the same event! | 10 + | 15% |
More information
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Tools
Download this file to help you collect your team's information and facilitate group registration on our website later.
Details
- Date: 21 février 2027
- Start Time: 07h00
- End Time: 11h00
- Address: 801 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 4B2
- Contact Details: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dpVuTNQTcKaKsfPW6
Schedule
- 8 a.m. : Start of 5 km
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5KM BougeBouge Ottawa La Cité
Discover a unique running experience right in the heart of the La Cité campus with the brand-new 5 km BougeBouge Ottawa La Cité! Forget about the snow, cold, and ice: enjoy a completely indoor course and experience the joy of running in shorts and a T-shirt, even in the middle of winter.
Open to everyone, this friendly event invites you to walk or run in a festive atmosphere, whether you’re an experienced runner or just want to get some exercise with family or friends. Come take on the challenge, stay active during the cold season, and enjoy a winter experience like no other!
It is a non-profit organization founded and led by two-time Olympic triathlete Kathy Tremblay.
Our organization aims to prevent physical dropout among teenagers, young families, and retirees by bringing together people interested in active living in our communities.
All of our initiatives are based on the principle of self-motivations and centre on education, autonomy, the development of a sense of competence, and the need for social connection.
Thanks to your contribution, BougeBouge can continue to develop initiatives such as running races, festivals, running clubs franchises, hosted events and adventure courses ! You can view our social impact for more details.
Bib Pick-up
The pick up of the bib number will take place on the morning of the race. Arrive at least 1 hour before your start time to prevent delays and to do your pre-race warm-up.
Bib number transfer policy
You can transfer a bib for free during the bib pick-up period, pending proof of payment of the ticket being exchanged.
Registration fee
- Ticket prices: check the box office at the top of the page.
- A platform fee of $2.95 +3% of the transaction as well as GST and QST, will be added to your order.
- Online registration closes on the Thursday before the event.
Payment methods
- New registrations can be paid by bank transfer during the number collection period only.
- Online ticketing can be paid by Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal.
Cancellation Policy
- Race tickets are non-refundable unless cancelled by BougeBouge. In this case, BougeBouge will refund the ticket price and the service fee charged at the time of purchase.
Included in registration
- At the finish line, you will receive a finisher’s prize, which may vary depending on the season, and could be a cap, toque, bandana, key chain, t-shirt, etc. The organizers reserve the right to surprise the finishers with their prize at the end of the race.
- Photographers will publish an album of the event on our Facebook page! Remember to like our Facebook page to be notified when we upload photos!
T-Shirt sizing Chart
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Please dispose of waste in the proper containers.
Do not throw garbage or masks on the ground during the event.
Bring your own water bottle to refill from the tap.
We work hard to ensure that all our events meet our environmental sustainability goals.
We also invite you to read an article that explains the BougeBouge legacy and community outreach initiatives.
Locker room
No locker rooms are available. We recommend that you leave your belongings and equipment in your car or with a trusted person.
Parking and public transit
Parking on campus is available at 90 Université private (LOT K)
Washrooms
There are restrooms located inside, near the starting point, in the Faculty of Social Sciences building (where the Première Moisson bakery is, at uOttawa) and in the Educational Services Research Center building.
Timing
SportStats will be in charge of timing for this event, with results available on this link.
Results will be classified by age category (U5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, … to 60+)
Water Station
There will be a water station at the finish line. Check the “MyMap” tab to see the location of the aid stations along the course.
We encourage you to bring your own water bottle and to fill it at one of our aid stations. There will be no water bottles given out at the finish line.
Course Certification
All our running events are certified by the Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme (FQA), with 10km, 21.1km, and 42.2km distances GOLD certified and marathons BQ (Boston Qualifier) certified events.
FAQ
If you don’t find the answer to your question on this page, please refer to our FAQ.
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