2026 IMPACT REPORT
Moved by one. Made of many.
On October 25, 2026, our community came together at Wesley Clover Parks for the first Hybrid Heart 5K & 10K Trail Race.
Runners, walkers, volunteers, local businesses and supporters turned an idea into a day of movement, connection and meaningful local impact. Thank you for being part of the beginning.
The Numbers
$17,838.05 Raised for The Ottawa Cancer Foundation
352 Registrations
24 Sponsors and community partners
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RELIVE THE FOUNDING EDITION
Hybrid Heart was created in memory of Carole Rocheleau, mother of Race Director Tyler Booth
ONE VISION. MANY REASONS TO RUN.
Following Carole’s passing, Tyler and his Hybrid Hobbyists teammates channelled their shared endurance journey into fundraising for cancer support. Hybrid Heart became the next chapter: a way to bring more people together through movement and community.
In the summer of 2025, Zackery Liberty and Tyler Booth sat down with The Ottawa Cancer Foundation with an idea. In October 2026, that idea became the Founding Edition.
While the mission was to raise money for The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, their vision for Hybrid Heart was also about delivering exceptional value to participants. With finisher medals, free race photos, on-course hydration and community partners offering substantial prizing, Hybrid Heart delivered.
MORE THAN THE KILOMETRES.
The Founding Edition welcomed experienced racers, first-time trail runners and a guided walking group. Whatever brought people to the start line, we wanted them to leave with something worth remembering.
The experience included:
• Professionally timed 5K and 10K trail races.
• A guided 5K walking group.
• Custom wooden heart finisher medals.
• Free professional race photography from RaceCapture.
• Water and Gruppo electrolytes on course.
• Post-race bananas, apples and sparkling water from Farm Boy.
• Recovery support from Nobility Performance.
• Music from DJ Strava.
• Community prizes, giveaways and a lively Race Village.
213 registrations in the 5K.
139 registrations in the 10K.
10 registered teams.
Different paces. Different reasons for showing up. One shared experience.
POWERED BY PEOPLE WHO SHOWED UP.
Hull Sunday Run Day helped power Hybrid Heart’s inaugural edition.
Our weekly run club members raced, volunteered, cheered, spread the word and brought their friends. That familiar Sunday spirit helped make a new event feel like a community gathering.
Across race weekend, 19 vendors, clubs and entertainment partners joined us in person, alongside The Ottawa Cancer Foundation and St. John Ambulance.
Our 25 volunteers helped bring it all together:
• Welcome and bib pickup: greeting participants, distributing bibs and answering questions.
• Parking and arrivals: helping participants and spectators find their way.
• Course guidance and walking support: directing runners and supporting an inclusive walking experience.
• Hydration and finish-line care: keeping water stations running, distributing medals and celebrating finishers.
• Setup and teardown: preparing the event spaces and packing everything away.
• Creative and event support: contributing design, photography and hands-on help throughout the weekend.
To everyone who gave their time, energy and care: thank you.
Hull Sunday Run Day, Gatineau/Ottawa Running Club
OUR PARTNERS HELPED MAKE IT POSSIBLE.
Our sponsors and community partners helped us deliver more for participants while supporting the purpose behind Hybrid Heart.
Thank you to our official partners:
• Farm Boy — Official Post-Race Food Partner
• Atlas Haus — Exclusive Commemorative Print Partner
• Nobility Performance — Post-Race Recovery Partner
• Gruppo Nutrition — Official Electrolyte Partner
• APARSO — Official Apparel Partner
Thank you to Fresh Air Experience for its $1,000 financial sponsorship and equipment support.
Our prize contributors included APARSO, BlackToe Running, Popeye’s Supplements, Atlas Haus, Bobino Bagel, Pas Mal Café, MarsQuest, Farm Boy, Sève Endurance, Pure Yoga, Kanata Nordic and Ottawa Bicycle Club.
To every business, club and organization that contributed: you helped make the Founding Edition something special.
Our Sponsors
Our Community Partners
WHAT PARTICIPANTS TOLD US.
4.82/5
Overall experience
100%
Rated hydration 5 out of 5
100%
Said they would return
Pre-race communication: 4.73/5
Bib pickup: 4.91/5
Course: 4.64/5
Race Village: 4.64/5
“I absolutely loved the energy, the positivity of the united purpose that everyone was there for. It was palpable. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for next year.”
— Participant survey response
HELP US BUILD WHAT COMES NEXT.
The Founding Edition was a beginning.
As we look ahead to 2027, we want to reengage our community partners, welcome new collaborators and grow Hybrid Heart’s presence and impact.
Whether you’re interested in sponsorship, joining the Race Village, volunteering or bringing your community to the next edition, we would love to hear from you.
Have a question or an idea? Contact us at hybrid.heart.ottawa@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us build the first Hybrid Heart.
Moved by one. Made of many.
