All Women’s Run

Manitoba has an incredible community of women trail runners, and to recognize this, we’re excited to host an ALL-WOMEN’s Single Track Sunday. This run is open to all runners who identify as women.

We’re excited to co-host this run with Caroline Fisher, from Big Sky Run Co.

When: 9:00 am at the trailhead, we’ll aim to be running by 9:15 am
Where: *Birds Hill Park, Nimowin Trail Head.

This is a great opportunity to try out trail running for the first time if you’ve thought about trying trail running but found it intimidating. We’ll take you on some twisty-turny single track, and soak in time together on the trail.

We’ve curated a route on the not-so-secret single track in the northeast corner of Birds Hill Provincial Park. If you’ve never run these trails, you’re in for a treat with sweet, winding single track featuring rocks and roots to test your footing. And possibly some snow!

We’ll mark an approximately 6.5km route for runners to do as many or as few loops as they like. There are numerous social trails in this area, and it can be easy to get turned around so we’ll pre-mark out our route for the day with flagging tape at each junction.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and effort. If you need some tips on layering for colder weather runs, feel free to message us on social or email us at info@matr.ca, or swing by Big Sky Run Co for some layering tips.

Pack your own water/hydration and snacks for the trail. Depending on the weather, we may hang out for a bit post-run. Feel free to bring snacks or beverages to share afterwards. We’ll head down to The Village at Pine Ridge for some post-run chats and coffee.

Hot Tip: Have a change of clothes and shoes for the after run social time and drive home, as it’s easy to get chilled in damp running clothes after your run.

We’re pleased to present theTrails In Motion 12 Film Tour with 5 great films from around the world. Join us for a night that celebrates trail running here at home and around the world.

We'll be celebrating a great season of trail work and races, by crowning the winners in our 2024 Ultimate Trails of Manitoba series and giving away great prizes. MATR members have been earning points for every local trail race they complete or volunteer at. Members also earned points by participating in trail work days with us.

Once again we’ll host a gear swap as part of this event.

Bring your (clean) pre-loved (trail) running gear to swap with other runners.

Maybe you want to get rid of some gear that doesn't fit any more or that you don't really use after all.

Sell it or give it away for free. It's up to you.

Please be prepared with CASH if you're hoping to score some great gear (and please be able to make change if you're selling your stuff). We’ll have several tables set up so people can put out the gear they’re hoping to re-home. Please make sure you mark any time you’d like to sell with your name and price.

Race directed by: Wonder Athletes

Location: Pinawa Dam Provincial Park

Distances: 5km and 14km

Finish: Pinawa Golf Course #1 Willis Dr. Pinawa, Mb

• Distance: 14 km & 5 km (suitable for runners & hikers)

• Event Medal

• Trail course marshals & first aid provided

• Dogs are allowed in the trail run

Race info: https://wonderathletes.com/pinawa-dam-trail-run/

Registration: Open (via email).

Join us for a work party in the fall colours

We’re planning a trail work day on October 20, 2024. Please sign up if you can make it.

Plan: Expect to cover ~6 kms over 4-6 hours of trail maintenance in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

When: October 20, at 9:00 a.m.

A more detailed plan for the day is shared with those who sign-up.

Trail work this month will focus on things like clearing dead-fall, trash clean up, and trimming around trail signage, etc.

• Participants will be required to use hand tools like loppers and/or folding saws.

• Participants should be able to carry a pack with their own water and snacks for the day and have the stamina to hike into the more remote areas of the trail MATR is responsible for.

• We welcome four-legged friends on the trail under the following conditions: If accompanying us, dogs must be leashed, both for safety reasons (tools are dangerous) and to comply with leash laws requiring all pets to be on leash in provincial parks.

Carpooling from Winnipeg will be arranged amongst those who RSVP by completing this form. Carpool departure from Winnipeg will be at 7 a.m.

Please complete this waiver if it’s your first time joining us for trail work in 2024 and email it to info@matr.ca before joining us.

DYK: MATR members earn UTofMB points for participating in trail work?

Join us for a spin around the park in Birds Hill town this month for a turkey trot on the trails.

When: 8:15 am at the trailhead, run at 8:30 am
Where: Silver Springs Park/Swistun Family Heritage Park, Birds Hill (entrance off Birds Hill Road)

Join us for a couple of laps around this little gem just north of Winnipeg.

We’ll mix and match some single track adventures with the packed limestone paths that run through this little park.

We have a 5 km zig-zaggy base loop for you to run. After we do one lap, you can decide where your feet take you for additional kilometers.

Pack your own water/hydration and snacks for the trail.

We’ll plan to snack at the trailhead after the run. We’d love it if you brought snacks to share with the group!

We try to organize a carpool before each event to reduce the number of vehicles at trailheads and reduce our group emissions. If you have extra space in your car or need a ride, please email us at info@matr.ca and we’ll try to connect folks.

Hot Tip: Have a change of clothes and shoes for the drive home, it’s so much better than driving home in damp running clothes.

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: Join us for snacks on the hill! We’re planning a bbq for our last official TRED run.

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Carrie, Cat, and Miriam

Race Directed by: Boundary Trails Nordic Junior Development Team

Boundary Trails Nordic Junior Development (Ski) Team invites skiers, runners, hikers and bikers to an amazing single-track running/hiking race!

Some pretty awesome single-track trail awaits your feet at the second annual Bell Ringer 5-Hour Run/Hike.

The Shannondale Valley, just north of Thornhill, Manitoba, boasts some serious elevation to test your mind and body. With 100 meters of elevation per 4 KM loop, you will soon find yourself searching deep within only to find out that your bell has been rung!!

How many 4km loops can you complete in 5 hours?

Registration: May 5

Follow Boundary Trails Nordic Club on Facebook for updates.

Race Directed By: Race RMNP

Location: East Gate Riding Mountain National Park

Distances: 10 km, 25 km & 50 km

The Dauphin Rotary Club, working closely with Parks Canada, is excited to bring you Epic East Gate! The only ultra and trail running event to be held within the confines of Riding Mountain National Park.   Beginning at the Historic East Gate  just 15 minutes from Mcreary, Manitoba, the 50km figure 8 course and 25 KM single loop course, will have elevation gains of >1000M and >500M respectively and the 10 KM route along a lower Reeves Ravine out and back is a great introduction to trail running. For 25 and 50 km runners there are EPIC views from the iconic Little Bald Hill that will have you quickly forget that you are in the heart of the Prairies while the flowy, single track, technical descents of Upper Reeves Ravine will have you convinced you found a slice of big mountain running.

Race info: https://www.racermnp.ca/index.php/epic-east-gate/details

Registration: Open (Early bird pricing ends March 3)

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: Join us for snacks on the hill!

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Miriam

Join us for an extra special trip to the northern part of Whiteshell Provincial Park.

When: 9:00 am at Bannock Point, 11:00 am at Pine Point Rapids Trailhead.
Where: Bannock Point Petroforms and Pine Point Rapids, Whiteshell Provincial Park

Join us for an excursion to experience the history and beauty of the northern Whiteshill.

We’re hosting an extra special STS that starts with a guided tour of the Bannock Point Petrofrom site with Diane Maytwayashing, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and the Heritage Interpreter of the Whiteshell Petroforms. The tour starts at 9:00 am. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Learn more about Diane’s work.

We will head to the Pine Point Rapids trailhead, approximately 5 minutes away after the tour. This scenic run along the Whiteshell River combines some granite slab with super runnable packed dirt trail.

We’ve picked an ~8km route for the day which takes us past the main rapids, as well as a tour by the Acron and Viburnum Falls. If you wish to complete a shorter run on the day, the main rapids' turnaround point offers a 5km route. We will be running the route from the main rapids as an out-and-back to maximize our time on the single-track. You may also take the double track back to the start point.

Pack your own water/hydration and snacks for the trail.

We’ll plan to snack at the trailhead after the run. We’d love it if you brought snacks to share with the group!

The petroforms are stones laid out on the bedrock in the shapes of turtles, snakes, geometric designs and a Thunderbird. The petrofroms have cultural significance to the first people of this area. Learn more about Bannock Point Petroforms.

We try to organize a carpool before each event to reduce the number of vehicles at trailheads and reduce our group emissions. If you have extra space in your car or need a ride, please email us at info@matr.ca and we’ll try to connect folks. Expect about 2 hours of driving plus any bathroom breaks you need on the way. There are outhouses at the trailhead.

Hot Tip: Have a change of clothes and shoes for the drive home, it’s so much better than driving in damp running clothes.

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: Join us for snacks on the hill!

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Adam, Cat, and Miriam

Race Directed by: Trails of ‘Toba

Distances: 10km, 25km, 50km and 750m Kids Run!

The Brandon Hills are  a well kept secret, with over 90% gnarly single-track and unrelenting hills, to long climbs up "The Spine" a 2.5km long ridge-line which rises above the forest giving absolutely stunning 360 degree views of the prairies below.  This is all made possible by a massive glacier deposit which formed this area many years ago. Please note that The Spine is on private property and requires permission prior to accessing. 

All three distances are challenging in their own rights with the 10km being a great introduction to true trail running (you know, rocky, rooty, climbing and descending all those fun things!).  The 25km shows competitors all the Brandon Hills have to offer, including running The Spine, with it being a full loop of the area.  The 50km Ultra is 2 loops so you know what kind of hurt is in when you take on round 2... the views are worth it, right?  

Race info: https://trailsoftoba.com/race-the-north-face

Registration: Registration open (Early bird pricing till February 23, registration closes July 5)

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: We’d like your suggestions - another picnic or hit a brewery near by (One Great City, Oxus, Barnhammer)?

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Adam

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: We’d like your suggestions - another picnic or hit a brewery near by (One Great City, Oxus, Barnhammer)?

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you’d think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Mallory and Miriam

When: 9:00 am at the trailhead, welcome and run 9:15 am.
Where: Tunnel Island, Kenora

Join us for a run around the magical trails of Tunnel Island in Kenora. We’re excited to have Shawna, MATR member and organizer of Lake of the Woods Adventure Group, co-leading this run!

We took you here in March when the trails were ICY and DICEY, and we can’t wait to show you these again in summery conditions.

We’ve picked an ~8km route for the day and will take you to all the best parts of Tunnel Island.

Pack your own water/hydration and snacks for the trail.

We’re planning to head for ice cream on the way home and jump in a body of water, so join us if you’re game.

We try to organize a carpool before each event to reduce the number of vehicles at trailheads and reduce our group emissions. If you have extra space in your car, or need a ride, please email us at info@matr.ca and we’ll try to connect folks. Expect about 2 hours of driving plus any bathroom breaks you need on the way. There are no outhouses at the trailhead - you may want to stop at a gas station en route if you need a toilet break on your drive out.

Hot Tip: Have a change of clothes and shoes for the ride home. You can get chilled quickly in damp running clothes, particularly in cooler temperatures.

NOTE: We’re all-weather people and run under all conditions.

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: We’d like your suggestions - another picnic or hit a brewery near by (One Great City, Oxus, Barnhammer)?

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you’d think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Cat and Mallory

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: We’d like your suggestions - another picnic or hit a brewery near by (One Great City, Oxus, Barnhammer)?

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you’d think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Adam and Mallory

Race Directed by: Adam Moore

Think you can conquer 30 hill climbs before the 4-hour cut-off and reach that coveted vertical kilometer (VK) goal? There's only one way to find out!

Registration: Registration open (Registration closes August 9)

Race Directed by: On the Edge Running

Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park

Distance: 8k

The Birds Hill Trail Series is a summer, Thursday-evening, three-race series held at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Treaty 1 Land, just north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Race info: https://ontheedgerunning.com/home/birdshilltrailseries

Registration: TBA

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: This week week we’ll picnic on the hill.

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. This week, we’ll be picnicking on the hill (weather permitting) after the run. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you’d think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Cat, Mallory, and Miriam

Race Directed by: Jeff Bond

Location: Souris Riverbend WMA

Distance: 25 miles

For only the third time in Canada, a Rider vs Runner race at the scenic Souris Riverbend Wildlife Management Area will be held in cooperation with an Endurance Riding Event.

Runners compete against horse riders over a 25-mile course with river crossings, steep climbs, and descents, with approximately 2,000 feet of gain/loss.

Test your skills against fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a thrilling race through the scenic trails of the wildlife area. Don't miss out on the opportunity to push your limits and see who will come out on top - riders or runners! Lace-up your shoes for an unforgettable day of competition and fun.

The cost is $54.58, and the proceeds go to the Equestrian Club, which maintains the trails at this location.

There is camping there or at Jeff’s place.

Registration: Open

Stay up-to-date on event information.

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: This week we plan to head to Wall Street Slice for a bite after the run.

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. This week, we plan to head to Wall Street Slice for a bite after the run.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Cat and Miriam.

Save the date for our July Single Track Sunday!

When: 8:15 am at the trailhead, 8:30 am welcome and run
Where: Cedar Trail from Epinette Trailhead, Spruce Woods Provincial Park

We’re heading to Spruce Woods Provincial Park to bask in the hills of Westman.

Despite the drive time, this is going to be an early start to escape the heat in the middle of the day!

The route: We'll start by following the Spruce trail, including the rehabilitated single track leading into Cabin 2. From there, we’ll use the Juniper trail to connect to the Cedar loop before rejoining Juniper (we’ll stop at the photo point over the valley here before following the back half of Spruce back to our start point. This is approximately a 10km loop. You can run this once or twice to get your goal kilometers in for the day. Download the route file for your watch (.gpx).

For those of us joining us who wish to do a shorter run, you’ll follow the Juniper trail loop back to Spruce trail. This route option is approximately 5.8 km. You can review this route on All Trails. These trails are wide and well maintained with great forest views and lots of open space. There are a few views of the small ponds located in the area.

This route offers stunning river valley views that will make you forget you’re on the prairies. On the Cedar trail there are a number of short trail junctions (all signed) that let you take the slightly “flatter” route or a more hill, scenic option. Most of these trail spurs are 200-300 m, so you can choose your own adventure at these decision points. They all link back to the main single track we’ll be following on Cedar. This route is well-marked with provincial park signs, and we will not add additional flagging tape this month. Review a map of the trail network from Manitoba Parks.

What you need for the run: Pack your own water/hydration and snacks for the trail. It can get HOT in Spruce Woods during the summer, so make sure you’re carrying at least 1l of water (with electrolytes), if not more, for our run. You should also plan to bring yourself some snacks (gels, trailmix, fruitsource bars, pb & j sandwiches all work well) you can consume while on the trail. We pass a water pump on this run at Cabin 2 on this loop. We will pass this point at about 3 km into the run and again at 7 km if you need to refill bottles.

Apres run: We plan to picnic at the trailhead after the run, so feel free to bring something to share with the group. We’ll probably head down to the swimming spot at Kiche Manitou campground to cool off before heading home, too.

Getting there: Highway 5 was in rough shape in May, and we haven’t been out since. Leave extra time for the drive between Carberry and the park, as the road conditions require a slower speed.

We try to organize a carpool each month to reduce travel emissions, build community connections, and cut down on parking congestion. Please email us if you can offer a ride to someone on the day. Please note that our run leader is camping at Kiche Manitou this month before the run and cannot offer rides. Feel free to make a weekend of it and join us at the campground!

Hot Tips:

• Expect to encounter poison ivy! We recommend wearing long socks and having a bag for your socks and shoes in the car to take home and wash with soap and water.

• Having a bottle of Dawn in your car to soap up your legs after a run in the summer is also a great idea to help prevent the oil from poison ivy being absorbed into your skin.

• You might want to consider camping overnight at Kitche Manitou overnight to save yourself a long morning drive, like our run leader.

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. We’ll provide snacks and cold drinks for our kick-off run to share with you picnic-style. Please feel free to bring a snack to share, as well!

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

This is the FIFTH in a series of 13 urban group runs in the summer of 2024. Each Wednesday between July 3 and September 25, we’ll host a weekly group run at Garbage Hill, where we can’t wait to share miles and smiles with you. We also have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. This week, we’ll head to Oxus after the run for a cold beverage (they’ll have both beer and non-alcoholic drinks available).

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

We’re co-hosting a pop-up urban single track trail run & paddle with Manitoba Paddling Association

When: Tuesday, July 23, 5:45 meet up, run at 6:00 pm, paddle 6:45ish
Where: Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Centre, 80 Churchill Drive, Winnipeg

MATR will lead a trail run on the single track along Churchill Drive in Winnipeg and then we’ll hit the water for some drop-in paddling with the help of the MB Paddling Association!

We’ll mark turnaround points for 5ish km (pink pin on image) and 8ish km (green pin on image) run options.

The run portion of this event is free.

Please bring $8 for the drop-in paddling fee (includes all equipment for canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding). We can do a group dragon boat if we have enough interested folks. We need 6-10 people to dragon boat.

This trail is fairly flat with some rocks and roots.

All paddlers are required to sign a waiver and wear a life jacket.

This is a self-supported group run for people of all abilities and we’ll follow an out-and-back route. Please bring your own water and snacks for the run.

See you on the trail!

Race Directed by: On the Edge Running

Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park

Distance: 13k

The Birds Hill Trail Series is a summer, Thursday-evening, three-race series held at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Treaty 1 Land, just north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Race info: https://ontheedgerunning.com/home/birdshilltrailseries

Registration: TBA

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. We’ll provide snacks and cold drinks for our kick-off run to share with you picnic-style. Please feel free to bring a snack to share, as well!

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. This week, we’ll be picnicking on the hill (weather permitting) after the run. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

This is also a family-friendly run. Feel free to bring your partner, children, or anyone else you’d think would enjoy a summer evening at the hill.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our third run will be hosted by two run leaders: Adam and Miriam.

When: 5:45 pm meet up, 6:00 pm welcome and run, ~6:30ish pm social hour
Where: Westview Park, meet at the north face of the hill

The run: Garbage Hill has something for everyone. We’ll play on the single-track, the sledding hill, the gravel path, and heck, we’ll even run on the road a bit. The idea behind picking Garbage Hill is that there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some intense vert gains or you’re new to trails and hills, we can all run together-ish.

Apres run: After the run, please join us for some social time to connect and chat with new and old friends over snacks and a cold drink. We’ll provide snacks and cold drinks for our kick-off run to share with you picnic-style. Please feel free to bring a snack to share, as well!

We’re super excited to be part of the TRED (Trail. Run. Explore. Dream) North American Tour of group runs this summer, sponsored by The North Face.

We have weekly prizes from The North Face to give away.

Each run is co-hosted by at least two MATR volunteers.

Our second run will be hosted by three run leaders: Adam, Miriam, and Alain. Carrie will be onsite along with Bre, who has offered to watch some kiddos so parents can get some hill loops in.