HYBRID HEART

5K & 10K Trail Race

Sunday, October 25, 2026
Wesley Clover Parks, Ottawa

A new community trail race bringing athletes, vendors, and communities together in memory of Carole Rocheleau and in support of the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

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MOVED BY ONE. MADE OF MANY.

Registration opens Monday, August 24. The Founding Edition is limited to 500 participants.

THE FOUNDING EDITION

5K & 10K

Two approachable trail distances.

OCTOBER 25

Race day at Wesley Clover Parks.

OCTOBER 24

Race Village and bib pickup begin Saturday at Wesley Clover Parks.

100% OF NET PROCEEDS

Donated to the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

MOVED BY ONE.

Hybrid Heart was created in memory of Carole Rocheleau, mother of Race Director and Hybrid Hobbyist Tyler Booth, who passed away following her fight with cancer.

Following Carole’s passing, Tyler’s teammates rallied around him and dedicated their shared endurance journey to her memory. With the support of friends, family and Ottawa’s athletic community, the Hybrid Hobbyists raised more than $26,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Hybrid Heart is the next chapter of that journey.

“My mom is the reason this exists.”
Tyler Booth, Race Director

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The Hybrid Hobbyists appear of CTV Your Morning Ottawa.

MADE OF MANY.

The “Hybrid” in our name represents everyone invited to take part.

Runners. Lifters. Cyclists. Rowers. Team-sport athletes. Local businesses. Sporting brands. Community organizations. People moving for different reasons, brought together by one shared purpose.

Hybrid Heart begins as a trail race, but its vision extends beyond a single distance or discipline. We are building an annual movement where different athletic communities can come together, honour the people who move us and create a measurable impact in our city.

One event. Many communities. One heart.

Become a part of it

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OUR COMMITMENT

100% of net proceeds from Hybrid Heart will be donated to the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.

Participants will also have the opportunity to create individual fundraising pages and raise charitable donations beyond their race registration.

Every registration, partnership and donation helps the Ottawa Cancer Foundation provide local programs and services for people affected by cancer in our community.

Learn more about the Ottawa Cancer Foundation

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