A Trail Race With Heart
The Hybrid Heart event drew runners of all paces to Wesley Clover Parks for two distances, a 5K and a 10K, winding through the kind of golden, leaf-strewn trails that make fall running in Ottawa so satisfying. Whether participants were chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the course, every stride that day contributed to something bigger than a finish line.
Raising More Than Just Their Pace
By the time the last runners crossed the finish, the event had raised an impressive $17,000 for the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. That kind of total doesn’t happen without a community showing up in force, and hundreds of participants did exactly that, proving once again that Ottawa knows how to turn a good workout into a great cause.
Why Wesley Clover Parks Made Sense
With its mix of open fields and wooded trails, Wesley Clover Parks has become a go-to spot for local races and outdoor events, and it offered the perfect backdrop for a day built around movement, community and giving back. The setting gave runners a scenic reason to push through those final kilometres, knowing their effort was tied directly to supporting cancer care close to home.
Looking Ahead
Events like Hybrid Heart are a reminder that some of Ottawa’s best community moments happen when fitness and fundraising meet. For anyone who caught the race this year or missed it and wished they hadn’t, it’s worth keeping an eye on the Ottawa Cancer Foundation for future opportunities to lace up, show up and give back.
