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Running events

  • Resolution Run and Walk 31 December 2005 at 6:30 pm; Colonel By Drive at the Pretoria Bridge; fees: $45.00 (up to 26 December) and $50.00 (27–31 December)
  • Hypothermic half-marathon run and walk 29 January 2006 at 7:00 am (walkers) and 8:00 am (runners); limited to 300 participants; fees: $50.00 (before 1January) and $60.00 (1–28 January)
  • National Capital Race weekend 26–28 May 2006; 5 and 10 km races on 27 May and half-marathon and marathon on 28 May; fees: $15.00 (5 km), $25.00 (10 km), $40 (half), $75 (full) before 15 February (see Web site for other pricing)

Community events

  • New Year’s Eve fundraiser for Pride Committee of Ottawa–Gatineau and Ten Oaks Project 31 December 2005
  • Rideau Speedeaus Swimmers in Heat 17–19 February 2006; volunteers are needed; dance tickets $30.00 on 18 February at Barrymores Night Club
  • Lesbian and Gay Expo, Date to be announced (usually last weekend in April); Jack Purcell Community Centre

Gay Games and World Outgames

  • Gay Games VII, Chicago 15–22 July 2006; more information available at
  • Running Moose Squad will be hosting an informal 10 mile (16.09 km) hike or run from the Petroglyphs to the High Falls near Peterborough 26 July 2006; contact Dave care of ofr@ottawafrontrunners.org
  • First World Outgames, Montréal 29 July – 5 August 2006; 20 OFR members have already registered; for more information contact José care of ofr@ottawafrontrunners.org
  • International Frontrunners gathering at First World Outgames, Montréal 30 July 2006; Le Club Sandwich at 1578, rue Sainte-Catherine Est; 4:00–7:00 pm; 20 tickets have already been reserved for OFR members going to the Outgames; for more tickets contact José care of ofr@ottawafrontrunners.org