The popular 2020 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend has been cancelled because of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic and will be replaced with a virtual event, the not-for-profit group that organizes the major running festival announced Monday.
More than 17,000 people were already registered to participate in one of the six races and marathons scheduled for May 23 and 24, according to a news release from Run Ottawa. “Cancelling the event is a tremendous disappointment for all of us, but it is the right and only thing to do given the ongoing COVID-19 containment measures,” Ian Fraser, the organization’s executive director, said. “We believe our virtual event will be a great opportunity for runners and walkers to put their winter and spring