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Thousands participated in the 17th annual Canada Army Run Sunday in the capital’s downtown.

For almost two decades, the Canada Army Run has been woven into the fabric of the capital. Over 15 thousand runners participated on site and virtually this year.

The Carswell family took up the challenge this year, David and his wife Zakiya ran the five- kilometre with their three kids, including their youngest who’s just three-month-old.

“It was fun; tiring, but very fun,” Zakiya said. “It’s sense of pride for all the military people … it’s showing appreciation and letting them know they are not alone and we stand with them.”

“My son wanted to run and participate. And being a veteran, we wanted to encourage him to do this,” David said. “The community is coming together to support an event like this it’s a source of pride.”

With a 5-k, 10-k and half-marathon, there was a race to suite almost everyone. And if you could not make it out …

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