Ottawa Fall Colours 5K

Ottawa, ON, Canada · October 10, 2027·
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Ottawa Fall Colours 5K race day weather

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Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race

A cool 45°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 60°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 68% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Ottawa Fall Colours 5K

The Ottawa Fall Colours 5K is a loop through the streets of Cumberland village that starts and finishes at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. It follows Old Montréal Road, Pierrette Drive and Ernside Crescent and is held on the Sunday of race weekend, under the village's autumn trees.

Race weekend

Saturday, October 9
9:00 AMTurkey Trot (0.6 mi)
9:30 AMWedding Dress Dash (0.6 mi)
10:00 AM3K (1.9 mi)
Sunday, October 10
8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)
9:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)10:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

Ottawa Fall Colours 5K FAQ

When is the 2027 Ottawa Fall Colours 5K?

The 2027 Ottawa Fall Colours 5K will be held on Sunday October 10, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Ottawa Fall Colours 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 43°F with a 12% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Ottawa Fall Colours 5K?

Over the 20 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2005 to 2026), it averaged 44°F at the start and 47°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2017 and 2022).

What was the hottest Ottawa Fall Colours 5K?

Of the 20 years on record, 2017 was the warmest, reaching 68°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2014, at 33°F.

What was the windiest Ottawa Fall Colours 5K?

Of the 20 years on record, 2017 was the windiest, with wind averaging 16 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2014, at 2 mph.

Ottawa Fall Colours 5K weather history

Based on 20 years of data
Avg Temp
45°F
L:44° H:47°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
10%
2 of 20 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

This race has moved. A year marked with a city was run there, and its weather is from there.

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026Ottawa, ON, Canada
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42°/46°-
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2025
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46°/51°-
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2024
partly-cloudy-day
41°/42°-
10
2023
cloudy
46°/47°-
10
2022
cloudy
45°/46°Light
10
2019
clear-day
36°/40°-
10
2018
cloudy
46°/46°-
10
2017
rain
68°/68°Light
4
2016
partly-cloudy-day
43°/46°-
10
2015
partly-cloudy-day
49°/52°-
10
2014
partly-cloudy-day
33°/38°-
10
2013
fog
47°/50°-
10
2012
partly-cloudy-day
38°/39°-
10
2011
partly-cloudy-day
51°/55°-
9
2010
partly-cloudy-day
37°/42°-
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2009
partly-cloudy-day
37°/39°-
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2008
partly-cloudy-day
42°/46°-
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2007
partly-cloudy-day
46°/49°-
10
2006
partly-cloudy-day
40°/45°-
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2005
cloudy
41°/44°-
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