TED’S RUN FOR LITERACY 17TH ANNUAL
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Contact: Race Director
Location: Kildonan Park, 2015 Main Street, Winnipeg, Shelters: Fox, Deer, Ash, and Elm
Route details are as follows:
- Start times are: 10 km at 10:00 AM, 5 km at 10:05 AM, 2KM at 10:10AM
- Participants will start down Peguis Drive then onto Riverview Drive.
- At the intersection of Riverview Drive, Rainbow Drive and McKay Drive, participants will be guided Scotia Street
- 5KM participants will make the U Turn at 328 Scotia Street, to return to Kildonan Park the exact same way.
- 10KM participants will continue to and enter St John’s Park to make the loop and return to Kildonan Park the exact same way.
- The Finish Line will be at its traditional spot by the Northern picnic shelters on Peguis Drive.
Maps:
Parking: Parking is available at the Rainbow Stage parking lot and the Pavilion parking lot. Vehicles parked on the left side of the roadway will be ticketed and towed. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Absolutely no parking within 50 meters of the start/finish line.
Smoking/ Vaping: Absolutely no smoking/vaping within 50 meters of start/finish line.
Race Start Time: 10 km at 10:00 AM, 5 km at 10:05 AM, and the 2 km at 10:10 AM.
Manitoba Runners’ Association (MRA): Ted’s Run for Literacy operates under a sanctioned agreement with the Manitoba Runners’ Association.
Athletics Manitoba: The 5 km and 10 km course are measured and certified accurate by Athletics Manitoba.
Medals: Participants can choose to receive a Ted’s Run for Literacy medal designed by local artist Joel Miyazawa, owner of Fresh Medals.
Dogs, Skateboards & Bicycles: For the safety of all participants, dogs, skateboards, and bicycles are not permitted on the course.
Strollers: Strollers are welcome provided they give way to participants wanting to pass and exercise extreme caution as they approach the finish line.
Timing: The 5 km and 10 km runners are chip timed.
Bibs: Bib must be clearly visible on the front of the runner at all times.
Right of Way: Participants must exercise caution and give way to vehicular traffic. Road Marshals are located strategically on the course. Road marshals cannot stop traffic.
Course Etiquette: Walkers must give way to runners. Walkers are asked not to bunch abreast. Extra caution is to be exercised when approaching the finish line. Please, run/walk on the right, and pass on the left. Give warning when passing.
Medical: To be updated
Dry Clothes Drop Off: Dry clothes will be available at the LiteracyWorks tent.
Water Stations: There are two water stations; one block before the 5-km turnaround and at St. John’s Park. There is no water station for the 2-km event.
Toilets: Toilets are located at the following locations: 1) The basement of Kildonan Pavilion, 2) Indoor facilities close to the start/finish line. 3) Port-o-potty at St. John’s Park.
Snacks: Light snacks and coffee/hot chocolate are available at the shelter next to the start line. Bring your own mug.
Cake: The tradition continues!
Environment: There are four waste bins marked 1) Landfill Only, 2) Compost Only, 3) Cups Only, 4) Recycle Only. Please deposit your waste in the proper bin. We request all to bring their own cup or bottle for hot beverages.
Weather: Please check the forecast before heading to the event and dress accordingly. In the event of extreme weather the race director has the right to postpone or cancel the race. We are not able to refund registration in the event of an emergency cancellation or poor weather.
Pre-Race Ceremony: The pre-race ceremony begins at 9:30 AM sharp, followed by the pre-race warm-up at 9:40 AM.
Post Race Ceremony: The post-race awards ceremony begins at 11:05 AM sharp. The first-place male and female finishers in both the 10K and 5K events will each receive a pair of shoes from City Park Runners.
The fastest male and female of the 10-km event will each receive a $50 cash prize.
A $100 prize will be awarded to the male and/or female runner who sets a new TRL 10 km course record.
Prizes: Prizes will be drawn and awarded at the start of the post-race ceremony, around 11:07 AM.
Volunteers: Ted’s Run for Literacy race committee graciously acknowledges and thanks the many volunteers who give freely of their time to keep us safe and comfortable. Their dedication and support is deeply appreciated. Have you thanked a volunteer today?
Sponsors: Ted’s Run for Literacy thanks our many sponsors for their generosity and commitment.