Kicking PancreAS™ - Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 3, 2026, is a 5K run for all abilities returning to St. Vital Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba. St. Vital Park, known for its vibrant community and sprawling green spaces, hosts the race every year under the glow of twilight. Participants can expect an evening start time with temperatures ranging from a low of 4.2°C to a high of 12.5°C on race day, which feels like around 6°C due to the cool, breezy conditions typical for early autumn in Winnipeg. This event has been running since its inception and is deeply rooted in local tradition. In 2025, it welcomed 258 participants who raised over $17,200. This year’s goal is ambitious but achievable: to gather at least 322 runners while raising an impressive $21,500 for pancreatic cancer awareness and research. The race offers a variety of distances including the classic 5K run/walk which can be enjoyed by individuals or teams, as well as family-friendly youth rates. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, running bib, and swag to commemorate their effort in support of this critical cause. Course conditions are firm but slightly soft due to typical trail conditions at this time of year, with minimal rainfall expected and low UV levels making it an ideal evening event for all ages. The route is designed to be inclusive and fun, winding through the picturesque St. Vital Park where participants can take in the fall foliage while supporting a noble cause.
Logistics for the event are straightforward: registration is open online at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113947/kicking-pancreas-5k-manitoba, with fees ranging from CA$23.56 to CA$87.96 depending on your participation level and age group. Participants are encouraged to fundraise through their own networks for maximum impact. Race kit pickup is available at Big Sky Run Co, 194 Tache Ave in Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 1Z6 from October 2nd between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Please bring a photo ID to pick up your bib and other items needed for the race. The start location is St. Vital Park at 5:30 PM on race day with check-in opening an hour earlier, ensuring all participants are well-prepared and ready to support their community in this meaningful event. Kicking PancreAS™ - Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 3, 2026, is worth attending because it brings together a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference. Every step and every dollar raised helps fund critical research for pancreatic cancer patients, ensuring that our collective efforts truly do change outcomes for those affected by this disease.
Races Offered
2.5 K Run/Walk - Youth Rate
Oct 03, 2026
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2km
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18:00
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$23.56
5K Run/Walk - Family Rate
Oct 03, 2026
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5km
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Running
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18:00
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$87.96
5K Run/Walk - Individual Rate
Oct 03, 2026
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5km
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18:00
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$39.66
5K Run/Walk - Team Rate
Oct 03, 2026
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5km
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18:00
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$34.29
5K Run/Walk - Youth Rate
Oct 03, 2026
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5km
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Running
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18:00
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$23.56
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Winnipeg.
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4.2° / 12.5°
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0.1° / 8.7°
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Avg sunshine hours
6h 48m
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Avg rainfall
2.5 mm
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Avg snowfall
0.2 cm
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Avg wind speed
13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
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Humidity
73.7%
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Sunrise
07:52
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Sunset
18:35
About Winnipeg
Learn more about the host city, Winnipeg.
Winnipeg is Manitoba's capital and has more people than the rest of Manitoba combined. It stands midway on the Trans-Canada Highway and railway. With nearly 750,000 inhabitants (2021), The Peg is the metropolis for the Canadian Prairies and is as diverse as the majority of Canada.
