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In pictures: 2025 Manitoba Marathon By: Photos by John Woods and Brook Jones Posted: 2:03 PM CDT Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025 Last Modified: 5:37 PM CDT Sunday, Jun. 15, 2025 Updates

This year’s Manitoba Marathon kicked off Sunday morning.

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This year’s Manitoba Marathon kicked off Sunday morning.

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This year’s Manitoba Marathon kicked off Sunday morning.

Caleb de Jong of Winnipeg won the Manitoba Marathon men’s race with a time of 2:26:47.

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Runners start the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

Janine Zajac of Winnipeg won the Manitoba Marathon Women’s full race with a time of 2:58:17.

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Caleb de Jong from Winnipeg takes a sip of water while he running down Wellington Avenue as he competes in the full marathon. He went on to place first.

Benjamin Preisner from Vancouver placed first in the Manitoba Marathon men’s half marathon with a time of 1:04:21. On the women’s side, Alison McPherson of Canmore, Alta. finished first with a time of 1:22:14.

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Janine Zajac of Winnipeg prepares to grab a cup or water while she runs down Wellington Crescent as she competes in the full marathon. Zajac placed first in the women's race.

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Anastasia Kory and Ashley Do cheer on Manitoba Marathon runners.

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Runners participate in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners participate in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners participate in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Supporters cheer on runners.

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Runners participate in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners participate in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners participate in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners head down Jubilee Avenue while they compete in the half marathon.

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Delia Laninga (right) and her daughter Soleil Laninga cheer on the runners after they cross the BDI bridge in the half marathon during the 47th Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners cross the BDI bridge while they compete in the half marathon

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Selkirk Comp teacher and Royals track & field coach Matt Pearson shows his enthusiasm while he competes in the half marathon.

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Runners compete in the half marathon.

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Jennifer Partridge rings a cowbell while she cheers on runners.

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Runners compete in the half marathon.

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Runners compete in the half marathon.

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Runners compete in the half marathon.

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Runners compete in the half marathon.

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17 Winnipeg Field Ambulance from Minto Armouries wrap up their 10km march at the Manitoba Marathon.

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A runner performs The Worm as they cross the finish.

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Brett Zacharias crosses the finish after his 5km run.

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