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In pictures: Runners participate in the 48th annual Manitoba Marathon By: Free Press staff Posted: 11:22 AM CDT Sunday, Jun. 21, 2026 Last Modified: 3:38 PM CDT Sunday, Jun. 21, 2026 Updates

The Manitoba Marathon kicked off at 7 a.m. Sunday in south Winnipeg. The annual event takes place every Father's Day, bringing together runners and more than 2,000 volunteers along the course.

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The Manitoba Marathon kicked off at 7 a.m. Sunday in south Winnipeg. The annual event takes place every Father's Day, bringing together runners and more than 2,000 volunteers along the course.

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The Manitoba Marathon kicked off at 7 a.m. Sunday in south Winnipeg. The annual event takes place every Father’s Day, bringing together runners and more than 2,000 volunteers along the course.

Photographers John Woods and Brook Jones have captured moments from race day.

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Janine Zajac celebrates winning the women's full Manitoba Marathon.

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Nageso Nyafaro Tuse (8) wins the men's full Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners warm up at the start of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Tammy Gibson reaches out to her husband Barry as he and other runners start their 10K runs in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners start in the Manitoba Marathon.

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Team Canada athlete Leanne Taylor heads out at the start of the Manitoba Marathon at the University of Manitoba Sunday.

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Runners warm up at the start of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners warm up at the start of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners warm up at the start of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Tammy Gibson reaches out to her husband Barry as he and other runners start their 10K runs in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday.

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Runners look to signs and supports as they head out for the Manitoba Marathon.

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Abdiasa gets himself ready at the starting line to begin his 10K run.

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Runners start in the Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners start in the Manitoba Marathon.

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Team Canada athlete Leanne Taylor heads out at the start of the Manitoba Marathon at the University of Manitoba Sunday.

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Runners start in the Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners warm up at the start of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Runners Bella Pereira (9571) and Anika Russell (9563) celebrate at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Aubrey Wiebe (11337) and Adalyn Boone (10763) celebrate at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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A runner celebrates at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Tim Hague (11347) celebrates at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Kyle Penner (8424) celebrates at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Chris Wheeler and his dad Len, 75, celebrate at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Claude Ndeba (10747) celebrates at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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Nageso Nyafaro Tuse (8) gets an assist after he crosses the finish line to win the men's full Manitoba Marathon.

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Rodrigo Villegas Garcia (10) takes second in the Manitoba Marathon.

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George Steciuk, 89, (10377) celebrates finishing the Manitoba Marathon

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Supporters hold signs for their runners in the finish of the Manitoba Marathon at the University of Manitoba.

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Supporters hold signs on the sidelines of the Manitoba Marathon.

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In front from left, Gemma Earl, 12, and her sisters Rowyn, 9, and Ember Earl, 7, cheer on the marathon runners. The sisters were waiting for their dad Brian Earl, who was competing in his first full marathon, to run by. Also pictured are Brian's wife Carla Earl (back row: right) and his sister-in-law Jessica Denbrok (back row: left)

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Veronika Kibahika, Silvia Sabo, and Alana Olfert cheer on runners crossing the BDI bridge in the half marathon.

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Winnipeg Sea Bears promo team member Anton Kosyuga shows his enthusiasm while crossing the BDI bridge in the half marathon.

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Winnipegger Melissa Wiens, who is a fan of the movie Cars, cheers on runners.

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Paul Valley and his son-in-law Colin Beaudry stop running for a moment to have a selfie taken with Lissette Vallee, Nicole Baudry, and six-month old Noa Baudry during the half marathon.

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Birdie Bentley (left) and her sister Joujo Bentley, who are from Vancouver, B.C., cheer on half-marathon runners.

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Nickolas Kosmenko from Cranberry Portage, Man., cools off by pouring a cup of water over himself while he runs down Wellington Crescent while competing in the men's full marathon.

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Robert Fougere from Jasper, Alta., holds a water soaked sponge while he runs down Wellington Crescent while competing in the men's full marathon.

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Brooke Bowser (left) cheers on runners with a homemade Super Mario theme poster during the full marathon.

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Brooke Bowser (left) cheers on runners with a homemade Super Mario theme poster during the full marathon.

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Kinsmen Club volunteer Perry Stuart (left) hands a cup of water to a runner during the full marathon.

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Rebecca cools off by running through a makeshift shower while she runs down Crescent Drive while competing in the women's half marathon.

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Janelle Panteluk from Winnipeg raises her arms while competing in the women's half marathon.

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Runners and supporters at the finish of the Manitoba Marathon.

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