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, Sunday8:30am-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!