A flat, fast, and scenic course, with a maximum elevation change of 10 feet, that gives every runner, in every event, the opportunity for an outstanding performance.

Manitoba Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Pharmacist closes house deal, wins race

Joan Cochrane came to Manitoba for Sunday's Manitoba Marathon and close a deal on her father's. The Saskatoon resident succeed in both endeavors, winning the women's field of hte race in 3:07:15.
It was her second best time and nearly seven minutes ahead of her nearest competitor.

Women's winner Cochrane a distant blur in Manitoba Marathon

Badza wins in 2:32:04

Zimbabwe native Shingirai Badza won Sunday's Manitoba Marathon in 2:32:04, but well off his 2:13 personal best. Badza, who has run as a hired pacesetter in other marathons, was in Canada and had a sponsor willing to pay his way to the Manitoba race. It was worth his while as he went home $1000 richer.

Hired gun an easy winner in Manitoba Marathon

Training/ Health

Taken taken to hospital in Manitoba race

The Manitoba Marathon has been run for 23 years with out a severe health problem with its runners. That is until Sunday's race, when two half-marathoners had to be hospitalized for heart attacks.
One runner suffered full cardiac arrest after crossing the finish line, the other collapsed during the race. Both were in stable condition later that day.

Double jeopardy: Heart attacks mar marathon's clean slate

Human Interest Story

Marathon running great way to win battle of the bulge

Getting out and running the Manitoba Marathon could help counteract Canada's increasing obesity problem.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results