About this Event
Join us for a night that celebrates trail running here at home and around the world. We'll crown the winners in our 2026 Ultimate Trails of Manitoba series and give away great prizes to celebrate a great season of trail work and races.
As part of the celebration, we're hosting the Trails In Motion 14 Film Tour with 9 films from around the world. The Trails In Motion Film Tour is an annual international film showcase for the trail running community, by the community, bringing a collection of the finest trail and ultra running films to passionate audiences around the world.
CCFM has a cash bar open for this event.
UTofMB Awards Ceremony
MATR’s UTofMB series awards points to MATR members for every local trail race and trail work day they participate in throughout 2026. Every 2026 MATR member is automatically entered to collect points in the race series. Tonight we give out the prizes!
We created UTofMB to celebrate the trail running community in our province and reward our members for participating in local events.
MATR would like to acknowledge the generous support of our UTofMB sponsors.
Gear Swap
Bring your (clean) pre-loved (trail) running gear to swap with other runners. Maybe you want to get rid of some gear that doesn't fit anymore or that you don't really use after all. Sell it or give it away for free. It's up to you. Please be prepared with CASH if you're hoping to score some great gear (and please be able to make change if you're selling your stuff). We’ll have several tables set up so people can put out the gear they’re hoping to re-home.
Films
Local feature
Amanda Runs The Quebec Mega Trail
Runtime: 10 minutes
Produced by: Charles Ventura
Language: English
Country of origin: Canada
Amanda takes on her first official ultramarathon at the Quebec Mega Trail, sharing the story of how running became part of her life and her discovery of the world of ultra running. She reflects on connections that have helped her grow, both as a runner and as a person. The film is an intimate look at Amanda, her relationship with running, and what keeps her moving forward.
Adventure in the Dolomites
Runtime: 8 minutes
Directed by: Peter Hochhauser
Produced by: Chopper Film
Language: English
Country of origin: Italy
Produced by ASICS, this film explores the powerful connection between movement, body, and mind. Rooted in the philosophy “Anima Sana in Corpore Sano”, a sound mind in a sound body, it highlights how sport can uplift spirits, foster positivity, and create meaningful impact within individuals and communities. Through inspiring stories and perspectives, the film celebrates movement as a driving force for both physical and mental well-being.
Backyard Everest
Runtime: 15 minutes
Directed by: Rudi Gremels
Produced by: Rudi Gremels
Language: English
Country of origin: South Africa
This film follows Karoline Hanks as she takes on an extraordinary Everesting challenge on Chapman's Peak in Cape Town. By running up and down the iconic route 14 times, equivalent to the height of Mount Everest, Karoline pushes her physical and mental limits in support of Project Noordhoeked, a local organization dedicated to keeping the beach, roads, and natural environment clean. More than a personal endurance feat, this challenge becomes a powerful act of community commitment, where every step contributes to protecting and giving back to the place she calls home.
Becky Bates
Runtime: 12 minutes
Produced by: Scot Proudfoot
Produced by: Lukas Nemeth
Language: English
Country of origin: Canada
Becky Bates entered the world of ultra running at the age of 50. Famously claiming to not be a runner, in reality, she’s one of the best in her class. We follow Becky as she trains for her 3rd Hardrock 100 at the age of 62.
Circuit of Cornwall
Runtime: 15 minutes
Directed by: Matt Stone
Produced by: The North Face
Language: English
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Join ultrarunner Dr Elsey Davis as she shares the grit, heartbreak, and purpose behind her record-breaking 400-mile run of Cornwall’s perimeter to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research. Watch The North Face athlete turn exhaustion into strength and loss into motivation, proving that endurance is as much about heart as it is about miles.
SuperNova: The 100 Mile Dog
Runtime: 18 minutes
Directors: Lucas Cullen and Tommy DeWitt
Produced by: Lucas Cullen
Language: English
Country of origin: Canada
SuperNova is the story of Nova, a 7-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, her ultra-running dad Evan Birch, and her crew chief mom Cassie Hawrysh. A film about trust, instinct, and the deep bond between humans and dogs on the trail. Together, Nova and Evan take on the Orcas Island 100 Miler, a demanding 100-mile race marked by harsh winter conditions, relentless elevation, and long nights. More than a race, it’s a journey to discover how far they can go together.
The Long Run
Runtime: 18 minutes
Directed by: Mike Rumsey
Produced by: Luke Grenfell-Shaw
Language: English
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Trail runner Luke Grenfell-Shaw races against the world’s best... and against the shadow of a cancer diagnosis seven years past. A story of resilience, purpose, and finding joy mile after mile.
Tipa Tipa
Runtime: 29 minutes
Director : Richard Mardens
Produced by: Studio 3 Cime
Language: Français
Country of origin: France (Île de la Réunion)
In the world of trail running, Sylvaine Cussot needs no introduction: French champion, international podium finisher, winner of some of the most prestigious ultra races in the world… An exceptional athlete who has left a lasting mark on her sport. This film follows her as she takes on the legendary Diagonale des Fous on Réunion Island: 185 kilometres with 10,500 metres of elevation gain. For Sylvaine, this race is a special one, almost a love story, and we witness her fifth participation here. This edition carries particular meaning, as she runs accompanied by the memory of her father. Every stride, every climb, every descent becomes a tribute.
We Belong
Runtime: 6 minutes
Director : Milo Zanecchia
Produced by: Charlotte LeFluffy
Language: English
Country of origin: France
Featuring On para athlete Zach Friedley and 2x paralympian Dani Aravich, this film tracks the rise of para-athletes in the mountains as trail running races update their policies. The story focuses on Jahir, an Ecuadorian runner born with one leg, as he targets the UTMB OCC race. Through his eyes and with insights from UTMB race organizer, we witness the evolution of trail running and the vital importance of representation on the course.
What Remains
Runtime: 18 minutes
Produced by: Skratch Labs
Language: English
Country of origin: United States
Most stories celebrate the perfect day. What Remains doesn’t. The film follows Adam Peterman and Alice Held as they face the same harsh reality from different perspectives: a race that doesn’t go as planned. One chasing victory, the other redefining her limits, both choose to keep moving. What Remains explores what’s left when grit replaces glory, and what it truly means to endure.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Gear swap
🕑: 06:15 PM
Program starts
🕑: 08:00 PM
Intermission
🕑: 08:35 PM
Program continues
🕑: 10:00 AM
Films end
Event venue & nearby stays
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Boulevard, Winnipeg, Canada
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