Running Races
In-Person Races are Back for 2022!
We're excited to announce the return of IN-PERSON running races in 2022 for our 1 mile, 5 KM and 10 Mile events.
We will continue to offer a virtual category for those who would like to participate from afar.
Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates.
- Join our Islendingadagurinn Running Race Facebook Page
- PRE-ORDER official 2022 running race merchandise - deadline to order June 27, 2022
- Register for 2022 Races
Race Contacts
Race Director: Brett Lamoureux
Office: info@icelandicfestival.com
4th Annual 5 Kilometre Road Race
Run Start: 8:05 AM
Race Kit Pick-Up: 6:30 - 7:30 AM
Location: Gimli Park, East Side, Amisk and Third Avenue
Registration Fee: $30-40 (take advantage of early bird pricing)
Prizes awarded for 1st Place Male and Female Finishers
Virtual participants can run and enter their times starting from midnight on July 17th, 2022 until midnight on July 31st, 2022 in order for their results to be listed.
31st Annual Jan's Memorial One Mile Fun Run
**No Race Day Registration**
This event is coordinated with the 10 Mile Road Race, with both finishing at Gimli Park.
Run Start: 8:30 AM
Race Kit Pick-up: 7:55 - 8:25 AM
Location: Gimli "Pavilion" Park
Registration Fee: $5-10 (take advantage of early bird pricing)
Virtual participants can run and enter their times starting from midnight on July 17th, 2022 until midnight on July 31st, 2022 in order for their results to be listed.
54th Annual 10 Mile Road Race
One of Manitoba's premier road running events accredited by the Manitoba Runners Association
Click to register
Run Start: 8:00 AM
Race Kit Pick-up: 6:30 - 7:30 AM (Winnipeg Beach Park)
Location: Winnipeg Beach to Gimli on Hwy #9
Registration Fee: $35-50 (take advantage of early bird pricing)
Junior - 19 & under Male and Female
Senior - 20 to 39 Male and Female
Master - 40 & over Male and Female
Age Group Awards (Male & Female):
Age Group Awards (Top Male & Female, First Place Finishers):
- 19 & under
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
Virtual participants can run and enter their times starting from midnight on July 17th, 2022 until midnight on July 31st, 2022 in order for their results to be listed.
Thank you to all of our 2021 Virtual Runners!
10 Mile 2021 Results
- Best Overall
Male: Ryan Goodman, Vancouver, BC
Female: Janie Parson, La Salle, MB - 19 & under
Male: Henrik Vigfusson, Gimli, MB
Female: N/A - 20 to 29
Male: Scott Friesen, Winnipeg, MB
Female: Michelle Mark, Winnipeg, MB - 30 to 39
Male: Aaron Foster, Winnipeg, MB
Female: Arli Cruikshank, Miami, MB - 40 to 49
Male: Ryan Goodman, Vancouver, BC
Female: Janie Parson, La Salle, MB - 50 to 59
Male: Don Bevington, Beausejour, MB
Female: Sylvia Loewen, Winnipeg, MB - 60 to 69
Male: Ken Friesen, Winnipeg, MB
Female: Shelly Borschawa, Winnipeg, MB - 70 & over
Male: Paul Taylor, Burswood, New Zealand
Female: N/A - 80 and up
Male: Jim Anderson, Winnipeg, MB
Female: N/A
5K 2021 Results
Male: Stefan Arnason 17:04, Winnipeg, MB
Female: Brandy Chevalier 21:36, St. Alphonse, MB
1 Mile 2021 Results
- 1st Place (tied!)
Alec Baldwin Gimli, MB
Rudy Kristjanson-Gural - 2nd Place
Don Bevington, Beausejour, MB
- 3rd Place
Paul Taylor, Burswood, New Zealand
2021 Social media contest winner
- Khristine Villanueva, winner of a Viking Beard Buff.
2021 Þjálfi Challenge draw winner
- Michelle Belanger, winner of a $250 Mpg Sport Gift Card