Manitoba Marathon Articles

Transit Rerouting for Sunday’s Manitoba Marathon

Sunday's 34th annual Manitoba Marathon will affect some Winnipeg Transit riders. The city has re-routed the following routes along the 26-mile marathon route: 10, 16, 17, 20, 24, 60, 75, 79, DART 101, 160 and 70. Further route and schedule information can be found at...

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Fishing Star Lacing Up for Manitoba Marathon

Fishing Star Lacing Up for Manitoba Marathon

By Sarah Klein The star of a popular television fishing show is continuing his efforts to live a healthier lifestyle by participating in this year's Manitoba Marathon. Dave Mercer from "Facts of Fishing" lost 80 lbs. by taking the Subway Commit to Fit pledge and will...

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PHOTOS: 33rd Annual Manitoba Marathon

PHOTOS: 33rd Annual Manitoba Marathon

A record number of participants laced up on Sunday for the 33rd annual Manitoba Marathon. A Father's Day tradition, this year's winner of the full men's marathon was Philip Samoei, a Kenyan-born Calgary runner, who came in with a time of 2:35:45. Gina Tessman won the...

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Various Road Closures in Effect During Manitoba Marathon

By David Klassen Sunday's Manitoba Marathon will see several streets blocked off, with traffic being redirected along other routes. The ongoing reconstruction of the Jubilee Overpass had forced crews to completely block northbound and southbound traffic on Pembina...

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31st Manitoba Marathon (PHOTOS)

31st Manitoba Marathon (PHOTOS)

The 31st annual Manitoba Marathon took place on Sunday under sunny skies and blistering temperatures. Hillary Cheruiyot of Kenya won the men’s full marathon with a time of 2 hours and 26 minutes and Cindy Sondag of Grand Forks, ND won the women’s title with a time of...

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Nice Day For a Marathon

Nice Day For a Marathon

Participants in the 31st annual Manitoba Marathon's half marathon made their way towards the finish line earlier this morning at the University of Manitoba (above). The temperature hovered around 26°C with sunny skies -- good thing they get popsicles at the end! We'll...

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Transit Routes Affected by the Manitoba Marathon

On Sunday, the Manitoba Marathon makes its way through several Winnipeg neighbourhoods, and as a result, Transit routes will be affected. The following routes will be re-routed: #10, #16, #17, #20, #24, #60, #66, #75, #79, #80 and #101. For more information call 311...

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