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2025 Islendingadagurinn - Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Running Races

Date
August 3, 2025
Location
Gimli, Manitoba
Events
5 Races

About 2025 Islendingadagurinn - Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Running Races

The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, known as Islendingadagurinn, is a celebrated annual event rooted in Icelandic culture held in Gimli, Manitoba. Established in 1890, it is the second oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America and features various running races alongside cultural festivities.

Races include a fast, flat 10 Mile Road Race from Winnipeg Beach to Gimli and a 5 Kilometer Race in Gimli Pavilion Park, part of the Interlake Run Series. The event also offers virtual race options.

Race Schedule

Boston Qualifier

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba 2025 - Virtual 10 Mile Race

July 20, 2025
10 miles
Boston Qualifier

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba 2025 - Virtual 5 Kilometer Race

July 20, 2025
5km
Boston Qualifier

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba 2025 - 57th Annual 10 Mile Road Race

August 3, 2025
8:00AM
10 miles
Boston Qualifier

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba 2025 - 7th Annual 5 Kilometer Race

August 3, 2025
8:05AM
5km
Boston Qualifier

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba 2025 - 34th Jan's Memorial 1 Mile Fun Run

August 3, 2025
8:30AM
1 mile

Course Details

  • 10 Mile Road Race: point-to-point along Highway 9
  • 5 Kilometer Race: starts and finishes at Gimli Pavilion Park
  • Road surface throughout
  • The 10 Mile course is flat and known for fast times
  • Typical early August temperatures around 25°C (77°F) with moderate humidity

Highlights

  • Annual celebration of Icelandic culture in Gimli, Manitoba
  • 10 Mile Road Race: fast, flat, point-to-point from Winnipeg Beach to Gimli
  • 5 Kilometer Race part of the Interlake Run Series
  • Virtual race options available
  • Early August event with typically warm summer weather

RACE DAY COUNTDOWN

175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
August 3, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Gimli, Manitoba
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
Moderate (40-60%)