Thousands run in the 47th annual Manitoba Marathon
About 12,000 runners came out for the 47th annual Manitoba Marathon on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
Thousands of runners gathered for the Manitoba Marathon Sunday morning, raising funds for those living with intellectual disabilities.
The 47th annual event began at 7 a.m. at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus, with participants able to partake in several events — including the 42.2-kilometre full marathon.
Rachel Munday, executive director with the Manitoba Marathon, said the event has raised over $7 million since its inception to support those living with intellectual disabilities.
'We provide assistance for them to move out, move out of institutional care and live independently in the community,' said Munday.
She said that about 12,000 runners came out for the course today which ended at the Princess Auto Stadium.
Caleb de Jong from Winnipeg finished the full marathon with the overall best score at two hours, 26 minutes and 47 seconds.
Caleb de Jong
Caleb de Jong was the first man to complete the full marathon on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
De Jong said he has been running for about 10 years, adding that 'a lot' of training has been going on behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, Janine Zajac was the first woman to cross the finish line for the full marathon with a time of two hours, 58 minutes and 17 seconds.
Zajac, also from Winnipeg, said that she felt 'pure joy' following her victory.
Janine Zajac
Janine Zajac was the first woman to complete the full marathon on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
'I haven't won a race I think in like 11 years since high school,' said Zajac.
'I'm going to take probably maybe a few weeks off, maybe a month, and then get back to training and maybe run something in the fall.'
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon line up near the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon line up near the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon line up near the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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A Manitoba Marathon spectator holds a sign of encouragement on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon leaving the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon leaving the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon leaving the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Participants of the Manitoba Marathon leaving the start of the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Manitoba Marathon runners after completing the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Caleb de Jong finished the full marathon with the best time overall on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Janine Zajac was the full marathon women's winner on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Manitoba Marathon runners after completing the course on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
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Allison McPherson was the half marathon women's winner on June 15, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
Munday said that one of the older runners included an 88-year-old partaking in his 30th half marathon, whereas about 300 children under the age of eight participated in a run event yesterday.
Road closures due to the marathon route included University Crescent between Chancellor Matheson and Pembina Highway and scattered partial closures on Wellington Crescent.
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