About this Event
This is a free, low key, no support, bring your own water/food trail run along the Red and Seine rivers. The total distance of the run is 21.1km (standard half marathon distance) which starts and ends at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg. The race is held Saturday, November 21, 2026 – the closest Saturday to the full moon and will start when the sun is long gone (7:00pm).
The Manitoba Association of Trail Runners MATR (www.matr.ca) has made this event part of its single track runs. If you like running, especially on trails, go visit their site.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you have a headlamp for this event.
Google map of the route http://bit.ly/FAFFBMTHM-gmap
Instructions to accompany the map http://bit.ly/FAFFBMTHM-inst
Printable PDF version of the route https://bit.ly/FAFFBMH2026pdf
Strava Route https://www.strava.com/routes/3522698274111524340
GPX of the route https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OJoa6U0kaqFYEjt88lbamrq3IrdRtep8/view?usp=drive_link
NEW: There is NO check-in. Just show up by the Esplanade Riel Bridge in between the two stone structures (water fountains not far from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights) for 7:00PM. Feel free to roam around in the forks beforehand.
Come join us for a bite to eat or a drink at the Forks after you finish your run (spectators welcome).
Event venue & nearby stays
Winnipeg, Canada
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