Stride. Sip. Support.
Free community 5k along the river followed by an indoor DJ party, food, coffee and live prize draws supporting the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.
A free morning run and afternoon party in Ottawa. Easy 5k, DJ, coffee, cold plunge — and a trip to Barbados to win.
Fun-loving people, welcome.
A free day event in Ottawa. Run or walk an easy 5k along the river, then head back inside for music, coffee, cold drinks and food from some of the city's local favourites.
Everything raised goes to The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, through Hybrid Heart .
The day's events
An easy 5k — several pace groups, and a 5k walk group too.
Then we dance — back inside for some music and good times.
Giveaways galore — win over $7,000 in SALTY Strides giveaways.
Local favourites — coffee, cold drinks, and food from some of Ottawa's local favourites.
In the room
A DJ, because we don't like to do things that don't involve dancing. Coffee, hot or cold, waiting for you on arrival. Snacks to buy from local favourites. Something cold for the afternoon. A cold plunge for those brave and/or sore enough. And friends — the ones you came with, or the ones you'll make.
Win a week in Barbados
Nine winners, drawn live in the room.
Grand prize — a place in Barbados. One all-inclusive spot on our retreat, December 3–10 2026, plus $500 off for a friend Flights not included.
2nd place — 3 × $500 USD toward any Strides trip before December 2027.
3rd place — 5 × $350 USD toward any Strides trip before December 2027.
Earn ballots by showing up, donating, registering for Hybrid Heart, and many other ways live on location.
Why we're doing it
Hybrid Heart is a new community trail race bringing the community together in memory of Carole Rocheleau and in support of The Ottawa Cancer Foundation.
100% of everything raised goes to The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, through Hybrid Heart.
Good to know
You don't have to run. There's a 5k walk group with its own leader, and you're just as welcome to skip the route and meet us back at La Ruelle.
The ticket is free. Donating is optional, and every dollar goes to the Foundation.
Winners are drawn in the room, so you need to be there.
Bring something to run or walk in, and a towel if you're getting in the plunge.
A SALTY Strides event, in support of Hybrid Heart and The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, with Hull Sunday Run Club.