07/14/2026
We are still planning for tonight's event #3. HOWEVER, the possible change in weather will be a game time call. Join us anyway. We still have watermelon and Popsicles. The route is changed to enable 2 passes at the water station.
07/13/2026
It is a tight race for the t-shirt quilt draw.
To date, there are 30 eligible people.
Keep your streak going.
Register and run all 4 of our FGTRS events to be eligible for a custom-made t-shirt quilt.
Event 3 is tomorrow.
6:30 pm start
$10 (youth 18 & under n/c)
Bell Arena, 40 Cassidy Road
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07/12/2026
This Tuesday's 3rd event of the FGTRS season is looking like a hot one. As in the past, we shall have watermelon π and popsicles post run.
Tuesday, July 14
6:30pm start
$10 (Youth 18 & under n/c)
Bell Arena, 40 Cassidy Drive
Register at the link in our bio.
PLEASE NOTE: βοΈACCESS VIA BRUIN ROAD IS CLOSED.
TAKE ROBERTSON ROAD, LEFT ON NORTHSIDE ROAD (across from the Shopper's), FOLLOW IT TO CASSIDY ROAD AND UP TO THE ARENA.
07/09/2026
The beauty of a trail run is enhanced by running with the Forest Gumpers Trail Race Series. Our 3rd event of the season is Tuesday July 14 at 6:30pm.
Place: Bell Arena, 40 Cassidy Road
$10 (Youth 18 & under n/c).
Register at Trackie. Link in our bio
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07/07/2026
Next week is our 3rd event of the FGTRS season. Woohoo!
We are back at Bell Arena and Joe has provided the 5km course.
Tuesday July 14
6:30 pm start
Bell Arena, 40 Cassidy Road
$10 (Youth under 18 years n/c)
Register at Trackie
Link in our bio
NOTE: Bruin Road is closed at Cedarview as the
is undergoing refurbishment.
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07/06/2026
DID YOU KNOW, that every registrant in the Cider Winders 5K is entered into the draw for a custom t-shirt quilt. You do not have to be the fastest/slowest, or the oldest/youngest. You just have to register at the link in our bio.
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07/03/2026
Cider Winders 5K is set for July 22. A great evening run and social, with significant draw prizes, post race recovery and souvenir CW5K glass. T-shirts are optional. AND, all runners are eligible for the draw for a custom t-shirt quilt.
Register at the link in our bio. Sponsored by 1818 Cidery & Farm, Bushtukah and the Rotary Club of West Ottawa, all in support of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.
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06/29/2026
The DSYTC is a non-profit, live-in, community-based agency dedicated to helping youth (13 to 21 years) & families across Ontario overcome substance use and related issues & to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
The Cider Winders 5K is pleased to partner with the DSYTC to help raise funds for the incredible work they do. The Rotary Club of West Ottawa is matching donations from the CW5K event. Please consider making a donation when you register for July 22 Cider Winders 5K.
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06/22/2026
Cider Winders 5K course is certified by Athletics Canada and will be professionally timed by Somersault Timing.
Wednesday, July 22
7pm start
Prize $$ for top 3 female and top 3 male finishers ($150 * $100 * $50)
Draw prizes
Sovereign CW5K glass
Optional t-shirt
Drink & sandwiches post race
Race kit pickup at Bushtukah Stittsville
Tuesday, July 21
2pm to 6pm
Register through the link in our bio.
06/17/2026
Cider Winders 5K
July 22
7pm
Your $50 registration fee includes a souvenir glass, post race drink & sandwich, chance for lots of draw prizes including a custom t-shirt quilt, professional timing, certified course and a maximum 150 runners. Souvenir race shirt optional.
Race kit pickup July 21 at Bushtukah Stittsville 2pm to 6pm.
Register on the link in our bio.