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It was a record-setting weekend in Ottawa.
A record 47,500 athletes in total registered for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend events, up from about 44,000 last year. Some 7,000 runners enjoyed perfect weather Sunday morning for the 40th annual Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon, Canada’s biggest marathon event. Another 12,500 ran the half-marathon.
“We’re thrilled,” said Race Director John Halvorsen of the turnout as the weekend wrapped up. “It’s a great way to celebrate our 40th anniversary.”
Ethiopia’s Yemane Tsegay shattered records Sunday, finishing with a time of two hours, six minutes, 54 seconds. It was the fastest marathon ever run on Canadian soil and shaved more than a minute off the Ottawa Marathon record set last year by another Ethiopian, Tariku Jufar.
Tigist Tufa, also from Ethiopia, was the fastest woman in Sunday’s marathon, with a time of 2:24:31. She beat her own personal best by more than 3 1/2 minutes and beat last year’s record by almost a minute.
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Guelph, Ont.’s Eric Gillis (2:13:47) was the fastest Canadian man and Rhiannon Johns (2:47:11) from Sault Ste. Marie was the fastest Canadian woman.
The weather and the lack of wind were major factors for record-setting runners, said elite athlete coordinator Manny Rodrigues.
“I was cold before the sun came up,” added a T-shirt-clad Halvorsen. “I thought to myself, it’s great for the runners. Sucks for me, but great for the runners.”
The 10K race Saturday also raised a few eyebrows, with Kenyan woman Mary Keitany beating out both her male and female competitors with a time of 31 minutes, 21.4 seconds. The women started with a time advantage of 4:10.
She, too, set a record for the women’s 10K, shaving several seconds off fellow Kenyan Grace Momanyi’s time set in 2005.
Though the men didn’t set any records in this year’s 10K, Rodrigues said the race was still one of the fastest in the world, with six people running faster than 28:30.
Since 2000, registration has boomed, increasing by more than 350 per cent, according to race organizers. The Ottawa Marathon has come a long way. In its first year, on May 25, 1975, just 146 people participated.
This year’s charity drive raised $626,288.15 for 25 participating charities, according to the charity program sponsor, Scotiabank. That number was expected to rise throughout the day Sunday.
The weekend ends with the Marathon, Kids Marathon for CHEO, and more.
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A record 47,500 athletes in total registered for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend events, up from about 44,000 last year. Some 7,000 runners enjoyed perfect weather Sunday morning for the 40th annual Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon, Canada’s biggest marathon event. Another 12,500 ran the half-marathon.
“We’re thrilled,” said Race Director John Halvorsen of the turnout as the weekend wrapped up. “It’s a great way to celebrate our 40th anniversary.”
Ethiopia’s Yemane Tsegay shattered records Sunday, finishing with a time of two hours, six minutes, 54 seconds. It was the fastest marathon ever run on Canadian soil and shaved more than a minute off the Ottawa Marathon record set last year by another Ethiopian, Tariku Jufar.
Tigist Tufa, also from Ethiopia, was the fastest woman in Sunday’s marathon, with a time of 2:24:31. She beat her own personal best by more than 3 1/2 minutes and beat last year’s record by almost a minute.
Related
- Ethiopia's Yemane Tsegay runs record Ottawa marathon
- Big and Small: Race Weekend a family affair
- Kenya's Mary Keitany sets Ottawa 10K race record
Guelph, Ont.’s Eric Gillis (2:13:47) was the fastest Canadian man and Rhiannon Johns (2:47:11) from Sault Ste. Marie was the fastest Canadian woman.
The weather and the lack of wind were major factors for record-setting runners, said elite athlete coordinator Manny Rodrigues.
“I was cold before the sun came up,” added a T-shirt-clad Halvorsen. “I thought to myself, it’s great for the runners. Sucks for me, but great for the runners.”
The 10K race Saturday also raised a few eyebrows, with Kenyan woman Mary Keitany beating out both her male and female competitors with a time of 31 minutes, 21.4 seconds. The women started with a time advantage of 4:10.
She, too, set a record for the women’s 10K, shaving several seconds off fellow Kenyan Grace Momanyi’s time set in 2005.
Though the men didn’t set any records in this year’s 10K, Rodrigues said the race was still one of the fastest in the world, with six people running faster than 28:30.
Since 2000, registration has boomed, increasing by more than 350 per cent, according to race organizers. The Ottawa Marathon has come a long way. In its first year, on May 25, 1975, just 146 people participated.
This year’s charity drive raised $626,288.15 for 25 participating charities, according to the charity program sponsor, Scotiabank. That number was expected to rise throughout the day Sunday.
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Marathon medals hang along the fence ready to be handed out to runners at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Marathoners start the race up Elgin Street during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Fans and supporters line the race route to cheer on the runners during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Marathoners start the race up Elgin Street during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Louis-Philippe Garnier was happy to finish the marathon Sunday May 25, 2014 at Ottawa Race Weekend.
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Fans and supporters line the race route to cheer on the runners during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
David Jeker comes running into the finish line of the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Runners stretch and relax on the grass after finishing the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Marathoners start the race up Elgin Street during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Eric Noel was the first to finish the 1/2 marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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L-R Manuel Cabral and Joao Fernandes finish the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Runners in the beginning stages of the marathon, running up Elgin Street during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Colin Geddis runs up Elgin Street at the beginning of the marathon during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Daniel Desharnais holds his hands out after finishing the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Yemane Tesgay crosses the finish line in first place for the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Yemane Tesgay crosses the finish line in first place for the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Yemane Tesgay crossed the finish line in first place for the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Roger Coles has a colourful approach to his marathon run during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Fans line the Laurier bridge at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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First woman to finish the 1/2 marathon was Angela Switt at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Rhiannon Johns was the top Canadian female to finish the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Rhiannon Johns was the top Canadian female to finish the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Louis-Philippe Garnier was happy to finish the marathon Sunday May 25, 2014 at Ottawa Race Weekend.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
An elite woman in the marathon crumbles to her knees after finishing her run at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Chris Smith cracks a beer after finishing the 1/2 marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
The Canadian Champion Eric Gillis stands in front of the the media after finishing the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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The Canadian Champion Eric Gillis stands in front of the the media after finishing the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Third place marathon finisher Ishhimael Bushendich Chemtan with the Kenyan flag at the finish line at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
The Canadian Champion Eric Gillis stands in front of the the media after finishing the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Yemane Tesgay crosses the finish line in first place for the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen 
Yemane Tesgay wraps the Ethiopian flag around him in front of cameras after finishing first place in the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Yemane Tesgay wraps the Ethiopian flag around him in front of cameras after finishing first place in the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Tigist Tufa wraps in the Ethiopian flag after crossing the finish line as the top woman in the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Batman who is really Hugo Breton finishes the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Yemane Tesgay talks to media after a first place for the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Joe Boland ran the first 5km and last 5km of the marathon with Tommy Desbrisay who is autistic and finished the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Felix Seguin falls to his knees after finishing the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Marco Goguen gets some help from Angela Goguen and medics after he fell during the kids marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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1/2 marathon medals hang along the fence ready to be handed out to runners at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Youngsters hit the course full speed at the start line of the Kids Marathon during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Marathon runners along Elgin Street during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
Philippe Henry-Lacombe finishes the marathon at Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Marathon runners along Elgin Street during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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David Benay rocks a superman shirt at the beginning of the marathon during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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From left, Christopher Aranda and Ryan Mullally make their way up Elgin Street as marathoners start the race during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
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Youngsters line up to hit the course for the Kids Marathon during Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday May 25, 2014.
Ashley Fraser / Ottawa Citizen
The weekend ends with the Marathon, Kids Marathon for CHEO, and more.
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