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.
The next Winnipeg Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 20 June 2027 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 54 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
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 mostly flat with gentle undulations 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.
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.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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