Photos: Hundreds gather under sunny skies for 9runrun

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Hundreds gathered Saturday under sunny skies for 9runrun, the Emergency Services Run, a community event supporting Ottawa’s fire, paramedic, and police personnel.

Participants of all ages joined in, from serious runners to families enjoying a fun 1k sprint.

Proceeds from the event benefited the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, which aims to enhance mental health resources for first responders.

The crisp fall weather provided the perfect backdrop for a day of community spirit and support all while getting out and having a great run on the Trans Canada Trail in Ottawa’s west end.

Photos by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia:

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Runners all ages participated, from serious runners to families enjoying a fun 1k sprint. Proceeds from the event benefited the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, which aims to enhance mental health resources for first responders.The 1K runners sprint off the start line Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Ella O’Connell had a special companion running with her at the finish line of the 1K race Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Madelyn Beach had a Boston Marathon companion to finish her race Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Reagan Michaluk was all smiles as she start her 1K race Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Ryan Farrell in his 9runrun shirt on the last kilometre of his 10K race. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Two women finished the race wearing special memorial shirts. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Participants of all ages joined in, from serious runners to families enjoying a fun 1k sprint. Proceeds from the event benefited the Ottawa First Responders Foundation, which aims to enhance mental health resources for first responders. The crisp fall weather provided the perfect backdrop for a day of community spirit and support all while getting out and having a great run on the Trans Canada Trail in Ottawa’s west end. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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The sun broke through the trees on the Trans Canada Trail as Dave Jones took part in the 10K event. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Ken Lorbetskie, the top finisher of the 10K run at Saturday’s event, made a connection as he passed a fellow running enthusiast who was cheering him on during the final stretch of his race. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Theo Paquette was the first to finish the 1K run in three minutes and 26 seconds. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Mark Mills raced to the 1K finish line with a great big smile Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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10K racers along the Trans Canada Trail in the warm sun and brisk air Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Sloan McMillan, middle, took part in the 1K sprint Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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The 10K racers set out on course, heading down Abbott Street and connecting onto the Trans Canada Trail Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Kiefer Uuksulainen, who finished first in his male 30-34 category was pointing out his bracelet as he finished up the last km of his race Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Tatianna Graham was flying down the trail and was the second place female to finish the 10K event in 44:29. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
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Ottawa’s emergency services dignitaries were on site to handout medals at the finish line Saturday morning. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA

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