About 300 runners launched a three‑day memorial run from Queen’s Park in Toronto to Ottawa on September 24‑26, 2026, to commemorate seven police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. The event, organized by the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police, marked a joint effort to remember the fallen while promoting physical activity and community solidarity.
Among the participants were Toronto Constable Marc Pinizzotto, Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm and OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who ran alongside fellow officers, family members and civilian supporters. Their presence highlighted the personal connection many participants have to the officers being honored.
The run covered the distance between Toronto’s Queen’s Park and the capital city of Ottawa, spanning three consecutive days. Runners set off each morning, covering designated segments before regrouping in designated towns along the route for brief ceremonies and moments of silence. The schedule allowed participants to maintain a steady pace while ensuring time for reflection at each stop.
The primary purpose of the memorial run was to pay tribute to the seven officers from both the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police who were killed while performing their duties in the previous year. Each runner carried a symbolic token representing one of the fallen, and a collective wreath was placed at a memorial site in Ottawa at the conclusion of the event.
The loss of seven officers in a single year prompted both police agencies to seek a public way to honor their sacrifice. By involving the broader community, the run offered a visible reminder of the risks faced by law enforcement personnel and the gratitude of the citizens they serve.
The final day concluded with a gathering in Ottawa where participants, families of the deceased and officials from both police forces observed a moment of silence. The memorial run underscored the ongoing commitment of Toronto and Ontario’s law‑enforcement agencies to remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty.