
2025 Islendingadagurinn - Icelandic Festival of Manitoba Running Races
Date
August 3, 2025
Location
Gimli, Manitoba
Events
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.
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
- 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
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%)