2023 Tribute Run "Road of Life and Death"
On January 15, 2023, Embassy of Lithuania to Canada organizes 9km tribute run „Road of Life and Death“ in Ottawa, dedicated to remember and mark Lithuanian Freedom Defenders’ Day. This year the run is dedicated not only to commemorate January events in Lithuania, but also to show solidarity with brave people of Ukraine defending their and our Freedom.

January 15, 2023, Sunday
8:30am-9:00am Registration, bag drop-off at Café Ukraine (911 Carling Ave)
9:00am Start of 9km Tribute Run „Road of Life and Death“
9:40am-11:00am Cup of tea/coffee at Café Ukraine, commemorative medals
11:00am end of event

Route. Run will start from Café Ukraine (911 Carling Ave, K1Y4E3, Ottawa ON). All participants will have to cross Carling Ave and head to the Preston st., turn right and cross Queen Elizabeth Dr. Then the run continues on Rideau Canal W Pathway to Pretoria Bridge, U-turn (at 4.5km) and same way back to the Café Ukraine with commemorative medals and tea waiting for you.

GPX and photo maps available at  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ltoB6M_x38br-RnTOgOg8popdp0b0ND0?usp=share_link 

Important. This event is not a race, it is a social run. Every participant in responsible for his own safety. Streets should be crossed only at traffic lights, following the rules. There will be no official time trackers, running route will not me marked. There will be no first, second or third places. Slow and fast runners are welcome to join.

All in-person attendees will receive commemorative medals.

Event is free of charge. Cash donations on site are welcome. All donations will be transferred to Lithuanian foundations supporting Ukrainian fight.

Parking, bag drop-off. There is limited parking space on site. More parking spaces available in a walking distance. It will be possible to leave your bags at Café Ukraine during the run.

Virtual run. Across Canada, everyone is invited to participate virtually. Virtual participants have to complete 9km distance on January 13-15, 2023 and send proof (any tracking device data + photos) to organizers. Virtual participants will receive commemorative medals on first come - first served basis. Virtual participants have to provide their full mailing address in the registration form.

More information will be provided to registered participants (both in-person and virtual events).

Deadline to register –January 12, 2023.

We invite all running enthusiasts, friends of Lithuania and Ukraine in Ottawa and across Canada to join us!
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Commemoration and solidarity
On January 13, 1991, Soviet Union used force to overthrow Lithuania's legitimate government, which declared the country's independence on March 11, 1990. The Soviet army attacked Vilnius TV tower, Lithuanian Radio and Television and other strategic infrastructure. During the assault, 14 people were killed and hundreds were injured. These ordinary citizens - the Defenders of Freedom - became a symbol of Lithuania’s victory in the fight for freedom.

Since then, every year on the weekend around January 13 the Tribute run "Road of Life and Death" is organized in Lithuania. From Antakalnis cemetery, where those who lost their lives are laid to rest, to the TV tower. Several years ago such events also started abroad. It will be the 4th time we organize this event in Ottawa.

On 24 February 2022, russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. Until today russian army continues conducting attacks on the civilian population and infrastructure. Civilians are dying each day due to russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians have already demonstrated their courage and strength in defending their homeland, Europe, and our common civilizational values. This is not just an invasion of Ukraine by russia, but a start of a war against the entire Europe. This year the Tribute Run is also dedicated to show our solidarity with Ukraine and brave Ukrainian people.


In-person Tribute Run Route
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Rules of event
Every participant in responsible for his own safety. Streets should be crossed only at traffic lights, following the rules. Participants agree to comply with National Capital Commission (NCC) guidelines: NCC cannot guarantee the condition or exclusivity of the site; Use of the Rideau Canal Pathway remains on a first-come, first-served basis; It is important to share the space with other visitors who are there. Participants should use the right-hand side of the pathway; Participants must comply with the public health directives in effect at the time of the event.

Participants must be physically prepared for the event and take full responsibility for their health during the event. Participants agree that photos and videos taken during the event and / or shared with organizers can be used in Embassy of Lithuania to Canada social media platforms.
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