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The Ted's Run for Literacy is a 2k, 5k, 10k, running, and wheelchair event held on Sunday, October 4, 2026. It is located at Lord Selkirk Drive in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Date:
Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location:
Lord Selkirk Drive
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
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Links:
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Ted's Run for Literacy

"the little race that could"

Ted's Run for Literacy is an 'out-and-back' course starting at the Fox & Deer Shelter in Kildonan Park.

Contact Race Director for inquires not answered below.

2 km course

  • The 2 km course is one loop of the designated walkway entirely within the park (see map below).

  • The 2 km course is not timed.

  • Start time is 10:10 AM sharp.

5 km course

  • The 5 km course exits Kildonan Park at Scotia Street (see map below).

  • Runners proceed down Scotia Avenue and turn-around at 328 Scotia Avenue.

  • There is a water station near the turnaround point.

  • The 5 km course is chip timed.

  • Start time is 10:05 AM sharp.

10 km course

  • The 10 km course exits Kildonan Park at Scotia Street (see map below).

  • Runners continue along Scotia Avenue, past the 5 km turnaround, to St. Johns Park.

  • After completing one loop of St. John's Park, runners return along the same course.

  • Be prepared for a little 'off-road' fun in St. John's Park.

  • There is a water station and porta-toilet at St. John's Park.

  • The 10 km course is chip timed.

  • Start time is 10:00 AM sharp.

Ted's Run for Literacy is a fully inclusive event. All runners, walkers, and wheelers (wheelchair participants) are welcomed. For the safety of participants, skateboards and bicycles are not permitted on the course.

Race Start Time: 10 km at 10:00am, 5 km at 10:05am, 2 km at 10:10am

Still have questions? Contact the Race Director

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