The Rogers Television Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon and Half Marathon have received official certification by Athletics Canada and Run Canada and are considered official distance events. The course was measured and certified by Bernie Conway, National Course Certifier, IAAF Grade A Measurer, and USATF/RRTC Final Signatory. This certification along with our ChampionChip Timing means that the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon may be used as a "Qualifier for the Boston Marathon". Qualification is automatic if the Boston Qualifying standard is met during this race. We are back with another exciting day of running. From marathon to 1Km, we have something for everyone. Record numbers in 2007 approached the entry limits that we had established for this increasingly popular event. These limits are dictated to by Cumberland Heritage Village Museum parking capacity and the on site facilities. We have, however, devised strategies to allow for future growth to the 2500 participant goal that we have established for 2008. The setting for the runs, is the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Ottawa. It is a turn-of-the-century village with all the trappings we need to make this Thanksgiving extravaganza one with a Canadian heritage flavour. It's right here in Ottawa, but in a true country setting and rural estate home courses. The elements of the classic big city marathons will be there, with an intimate humble, country Thanksgiving flavour. Enjoy a run (or walk!) at your distance, and at your speed, through a countryside of estate homes, farms and magnificent views - at the 2008 Ottawa Fall Colours Runs.

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