Paul Wawryko Memorial Run

About the Event

The Paul Wawryko Memorial Run takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM CDT in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. This annual 5K event honors Dr. Paul Wawryko (passed December 2023), an avid runner who completed the Chicago Marathon three times, the Boston Marathon twice, a half Ironman in Chattanooga, and all five of his marathons with sub-3 hour finish times. Proceeds fund an annual scholarship for the Department of Pathology (where Paul won Educator of the Year) and various causes near to his heart. A post-race event will feature a beer created specifically for this event.

5K Run/Walk
5 km • Start: 6:00 PM • In-person • T-shirt, bib, timing, medal included

2K Run/Walk
2 km • Start: 6:00 PM • In-person • T-shirt, bib, timing, medal included

Virtual Run/Walk
2 km or 5 km • Run anywhere • T-shirt + medal shipped (extra fee for shipping)

Friends of the Run
Non-participating supporter • Post-race party access only • No t-shirt, bib, or medal

Registration and Deadlines:

Online registration via Race Roster.
Registration closes September 17, 2026.
49 participants already registered as of event listing.
Friends of the Run registrants welcome at post-race party (123 Doncaster St, September 19, 6:30 PM onwards).

What's Included:

5K/2K in-person: t-shirt, bib, timing, finisher medal
Virtual: t-shirt + medal shipped
Friends of the Run: post-race party access only
Post-race event with a beer created specifically for this event

Charity Beneficiaries:

Paul Wawryko Memorial Scholarship (for Department of Pathology)
Biome Conservation: Paul Wawryko Fund for Global Conservation
Raised CA$765.62 as of event listing

The Paul Wawryko Memorial Run 2026 celebrates a life of running, teaching, and community. Run or walk 5K or 2K in Winnipeg or virtually, then raise a glass to Paul's memory with a custom beer at the post-race party.

Races Offered

2k Run/Walk

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$77.22

5k Run/Walk

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$77.22

Virtual Run/Walk

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$93.33

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Winnipeg.

thermostat Temperature

12.7° / 22.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.5° / 20.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 34m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:05

nightlight Sunset

19:40

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.