Cousins Memorial Run

BELL RINGER 5 HOUR

Some pretty awesome single track trail awaits your feet at the Bell Ringer 5 Hour Run/Hike. The Shannondale Valley, approx 30 meter deep, just north of Thornhill, Manitoba boast some serious elevation to test your mind and body. With 100 meters of elevation per 4.5ish KM loop you will soon find yourself searching deep within to only find out that maybe your bell has been rung!!This year we are please to offer a relay option for 2 members!! We are looking to build community among endurance athletes from the cross country skiing, cycling, running and hiking worlds to join together and Race It, Run It, Hike It!!Gord and Lara Hamm have graciously allowed us to use these wonderful trails for this event. This is private land so please respect it as if it were your own backyard. The land is Treaty 1 territory once used by Cree, Dakota, Ojibay, Cree-Ojibway and Dene peoples. RACE NOTICE Dates/Times:• September 19, 2026 (Saturday), 10am-3pm• Race day sign-in and bib collection, 845am-945am• Pre-race meeting at 945am• Registration will close Sept 18, 2025o We will allow walk up registrations till 930am on race dayRace Format:• Race course will officially open with the starting bell at 10am• 4-5 km single track trail, mostly dirt, grass and some rocks/stoneso 100 meters of elevation per lap• GOAL, try to complete as many laps as your body and mind can handle over 5 hours.• There will be officials at the start and end (same spot) of each lap recording your bib number and start and finish time of each lap.• Course will be marked with a combination of arrows, tape and flags.• https://www.strava.com/segments/35249698• There are a number of switch backs on the course that come really close to each other that could be used to shorten the laps, AKA, cheating, don't! What’s Provided?:• T-shirt or other swag with a paid registration by August 20, 2026• Portable bathrooms• Tents/shelters• Foodo Endurance type snacks like gummies, honey stingers, chips, donuts, etco Endurance type drinks like Tail Wind, Nuun, water. This is a cupless event!• We are working on a post race BBQ of either burgers/hotdogs• First Aid responder on siteLocation:• Navigate to the Shannondale Ski Area just north of Thornhill, MB• Shannondale Ski Area click for google mapAccommodations:• Morden Beach Campground• Pitch a tent on site please notify race director of your intentions• Many hotels in the Winkler/Morden area• Morden is 10 minutes from race venue• Winkler is 20 minutes from race venueRegistration:• $90 for ages 12+-Boundary Trails Nordic Junior Development (JD) Team thanks you for your participation in this event. Proceeds from event will be used to offset travel costs associated with racing out of province in Canada and the USA.

Event's current local time: 3:32 AM CT

Winkler's Thanks For Giving Run

benefitting Winkler & District Food Cupboard

Celebrate a Milestone at the 20th Annual Winkler Thanks for Giving Run!

For two decades, our community has come together every autumn to lace up, hit the pavement, and make a real difference right here in Winkler. Whether you’ve crossed our finish line every year since 2005 or you’re joining us for the very first time, this 20th anniversary event is dedicated to you.

To every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, and cheerleader who has supported us over the last 20 years: thank you. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and generosity have transformed this local run into a powerful tradition of community support.

Run for a Cause: Supporting the Winkler & District Food Cupboard

The Thanks for Giving Run is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity to give back to our neighbors. 100% of proceeds continue to directly support the Winkler and District Food Cupboard, helping ensure local families have access to essential food items as we head into the holiday season. Every registration fee, donation, and step you take helps feed a family in our community.

Event Day Details

Join us on Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate 20 years of running with purpose!

• Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026

• Location: Meridian Exhibition Centre (Winkler, MB)

• Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Kids Run Starts

• 9:30 AM: Main Event Starts

Be Part of the 20th Milestone — Register Today!

Whether you're aiming for a personal best, enjoying a crisp morning walk, or cheering on the youngest runners in the family, there is a place for everyone at the starting line.

Let’s make our 20th year the most impactful one yet!