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The sixth annual Frostbite River Run is a fundraiser to support programming and activities at Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg. The event was held Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. The run is part of the Riverview Winter Classic, which is a series of outdoor events held in January at the community centre.  

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The sixth annual Frostbite River Run is a fundraiser to support programming and activities at Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg. The event was held Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. The run is part of the Riverview Winter Classic, which is a series of outdoor events held in January at the community centre.  

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Marla Watt battles the elements.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Marla Watt battles the elements.
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Steve Newton takes part in the event Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Steve Newton takes part in the event Sunday.
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Christy Miyanishi climbs the river bank.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Christy Miyanishi climbs the river bank.
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Runners take part in the fundraiser in support of programming and activities at Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Runners take part in the fundraiser in support of programming and activities at Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg Sunday.
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Christy Miyanishi smiles after finishing the run. The temperature hovered around - 26 C.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Christy Miyanishi smiles after finishing the run. The temperature hovered around - 26 C.
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Jason Bruce, left. the winner of the 5 km section, and second-place runner Aldo Furland embrace after finishing the Frostbite River Run Sunday.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Jason Bruce, left. the winner of the 5 km section, and second-place runner Aldo Furland embrace after finishing the Frostbite River Run Sunday.
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Fern Doucet makes his way in the gruelling event.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Fern Doucet makes his way in the gruelling event.
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Harold Kluger climbs the bank of the Red River Sunday during the sixth annual Frostbite River Run, a fundraiser for the Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg. The temperature was around -26 C at the time. The Frostbite River Run is part of the Riverview Winter Classic, a series of outdoor events held in January at the community centre.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Harold Kluger climbs the bank of the Red River Sunday during the sixth annual Frostbite River Run, a fundraiser for the Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg. The temperature was around -26 C at the time. The Frostbite River Run is part of the Riverview Winter Classic, a series of outdoor events held in January at the community centre.
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Runners come off the frozen Red River as part in the sixth annual Frostbite River Run, a fundraiser in support of programming and activities at Riverview Community Centre.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Runners come off the frozen Red River as part in the sixth annual Frostbite River Run, a fundraiser in support of programming and activities at Riverview Community Centre.
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Fern Doucet climbs the riverbank as he come off the Red River during the Frostbite River Run.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Fern Doucet climbs the riverbank as he come off the Red River during the Frostbite River Run.
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As Noah Cunningham looks on, Loic Shearer hugs his dad Dave as he finishes the run.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS As Noah Cunningham looks on, Loic Shearer hugs his dad Dave as he finishes the run.
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Lauren MacMillan, left, and Michelle MacMillan
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Lauren MacMillan, left, and Michelle MacMillan
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Aldo Furland get a high-five as he finishes the 5 km section of the Frostbite River Run.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Aldo Furland get a high-five as he finishes the 5 km section of the Frostbite River Run.
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Noah Cunningham gives a medal to Jason Oliver as he finishes the event.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Noah Cunningham gives a medal to Jason Oliver as he finishes the event.
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Dennis Cunningham, director of Frostbite River Run presents a medal to Jason Bruce, the winner of the 5 km section of the 6th annual Frostbite River Run.
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dennis Cunningham, director of Frostbite River Run presents a medal to Jason Bruce, the winner of the 5 km section of the 6th annual Frostbite River Run.

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