Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Running Races
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Islendingadagurinn 2026 - Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Running Races
The event takes place in Gimli, Manitoba on August 2, 2026. It offers both in-person races and virtual options that allow participants to submit recorded times within specified date windows.
The races included are:
- 10 mile road race, 58th edition
- 5 km race, 8th edition
- 1 mile fun run, 35th edition
The 10 mile route runs from Winnipeg Beach to Gimli on Highway 9 and has been largely unchanged for decades, described as flat. The 5 km starts at Gimli Pavilion Park, east side, at the corner of Amisk and Fifth Avenue. The 1 mile run is presented as a fun and accessible event and allows race day registration.
The 5 km is part of the Interlake Run Series, a four event series around the lakes between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. Prizes are listed for first place male and female finishers in the 5 km. The 10 mile includes age group awards with first place male and female winners recognized across standard age categories.
Registration fees vary by event and by registration period, with reduced early bird pricing and higher later fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
