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Sunday, 20 June 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Flat · 54 m gain
54 m climbing
Race profile
The Winnipeg Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers on an urban road in Winnipeg, Canada. The course starts and finishes at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The route follows the Red and Assiniboine rivers through Assiniboine Park. Mostly flat on river trails.
Winnipeg Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 3,000 finishers
Course & terrain
The Winnipeg Marathon is a prairie-city loop starting and finishing at the Manitoba Legislative Building, following the Red and Assiniboine rivers through Assiniboine Park. The river trails and park sections are the easiest because they stay flat and shaded, while the more exposed urban connectors and any prairie wind make the tougher sections. Spectators gather at the Legislative Building, along the river trails, and in Assiniboine Park.
The Winnipeg Marathon course is flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 54 metres of climbing and 54 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Registration
The Winnipeg Marathon's flat Red River valley route makes it well-suited for time goals. With minimal elevation change and a well-organised field, many runners target qualifying times — including Boston Marathon qualifiers — on this course.
Getting there
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
7 km / 4 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
When a flat course helps your time, when hills are worth the view, and how to pick terrain that fits your training and goals.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
