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.

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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.

• 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

• 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