Summer may not arrive officially until June 21, but in Ottawa its unofficial start is the last weekend of May, when the Capital is the site of Canada's most colourful annual athletic celebration. Trained athletes and dedicated amateurs of all ages, from Canada and around the world, run as a personal challenge or in aid of charities. On 28 and 29 May, the 31st such event in Ottawa and neighbouring Gatineau saw over 26,000 participate in everything from a 2K family walk/run through 5K and 10K races, to 20K ... (more)