Ottawa River Runners

09/17/2026

A huge thank you to all of the volunteers, officials, coaches, organizers, and course builders who made this weekend’s races possible.

From early mornings and course setup to timing, safety, scoring, and everything in between, these events simply wouldn’t happen without the incredible people who give their time and energy behind the scenes.

Thank you for creating opportunities for athletes to race, challenge themselves, and make great memories. Your hard work is appreciated more than you know!

Thanks Sean for the great photos Mundo Sport Images

09/15/2026

Big news from Provincials! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Paige Cartwright (Ottawa) and Tyler Gevaert (Huntsville) for taking top spots in the Junior K1W and K1M categories at the Andrew Westlake Memorial Cup!

Shoutout to both Ottawa River Runners members on a stellar performance on the rapids! 🚣‍♂️💨

09/07/2026

🛶 2026 Andrew Westlake Ontario Provincial Championships! 🏆

The biggest weekend on the Ontario whitewater racing calendar is almost here! Join us for two action-packed days of racing, community, and fun at The Pumphouse in Ottawa.

📅 Dates: September 12–13, 2026
📍 Location: The Pumphouse, Ottawa, ON

Weekend Schedule:
💥 Saturday, Sept 12: Kayak Cross + Saturday Afternoon Development Race (Great for beginners & first-timers!)
⏱️ Sunday, Sept 13: Slalom Provincial Championships

Whether you’re going after a provincial title, trying out racing for the very first time in the Development Race, or cheering from the bank - we want to see you there!

📝 Racer Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfstvIqqqpUVBVVCYm_ZKDXWmqHLaovV-gNqEPn9trPT3Utaw/viewform
🙋 Volunteer Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1o_AvVFIsj0G_ZzWe_nG1rZ-WGowhSDmdmSk7toLOr-Vc0g/viewform

See you on the river! 🌊

09/04/2026

Are you new to racing? This is your chance to test your skills, and get some race experience in a fun, low-pressure environment. All-ages welcome.

Registration at 2 pm on-site at the Pumphouse.
Race starts at 3 pm.

📸 : Mundo Sport Images

09/03/2026

It’s time to put your training to the test!

Ontario Provincial Whitewater Championships are right around the corner! Join us September 12-13th at the Pumphouse for Slalom, Kayak Cross and a fun Development race.

Registration details coming soon.

📸 : Mundo Sport Images

08/21/2026

This morning, we had the City turn off the water this morning so we could search for and recover a throw rope lost down the tunnel by some first responders, earlier this week.
(The rope was a potential safety issue for anyone swimming through the tunnel.)
Great response by the City water team and Good job Anya!

08/13/2026

Congrats to the ORR athletes who competed and made the podium!

08/13/2026

One of our last summer Daytime Adult/Youth16+ Intro to Whitewater Kayak Courses coming up next week:
Aug 17th-20th, AM, at the Pumphouse, all equipment included.
Message us, or email (info at ottawariverrunners dot com) for more information and registration instructions. Registration deadline is midnight Fri Aug 14th.

https://www.ottawariverrunners.com/programs/ -courses
(website might not yet show this latest course)

08/13/2026

08/03/2026

Family adventure awaits! 🛶 Join our short kayaking courses in Ottawa this August. Perfect for parents and kids/youth looking to learn a new skill together.
✅ No experience needed
✅ 3 or 5 half-day options (weeks of Aug 10th and 17th)
✅ Fun for the whole family
✅ Kids/Youth-only camps also available
Message us today for registration info or check-out https://www.ottawariverrunners.com/camps/