Mantario Marathon
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Mantario Marathon
The Mantario Marathon is a two-day, self-supported stage event held on the last full weekend in September in Whiteshell, MB. The total distance is stated as 64 km, split into two roughly 32 km days, with an overnight camp at Moosehead Lake. The event has been held since 1980.
Day one starts at the Caddy Lake South Mantario Trailhead and finishes at the Moosehead overnight campsite. Day two begins in reverse based on individual times from the first day and finishes at the Big Whiteshell North Mantario Trailhead.
Participants are required to be self-sufficient and carry all equipment needed for two days in the wilderness, including food, water, shelter, clothing, navigation tools, first aid and means to filter or purify water. There is no aid along the trail, no event staff, and no entry fee; the event is organized in the Fat Ass tradition. Listed participant categories include Non-binary, Female and Male. Registration closes September 20.
The route passes through boreal forest and the Canadian Shield, includes numerous water crossings, and is often wet and slippery. Expect more than 1500 metres of cumulative ascent and descent. The event route is not marked for the race; competitors must use the Mantario Trail map, a compass and the Mantario GPX file for navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
