Ted's Run for Literacy

Ted's Run for Literacy

Date and Location:

• Date: October 4, 2026
• Location: 2015 Main St, Winnipeg, MB

Event URL: Ted's Run for Literacy

Event Overview

"the little race that could"

Ted's Run for Literacy is an 'out-and-back' course starting at the Fox & Deer Shelter in Kildonan Park.

Contact: Race Director for inquiries not answered below.

Course Descriptions

2 km Course

• Loop: The 2 km course is one loop of the designated walkway entirely within the park.
• Timing: The 2 km course is not timed.
• Start Time: Starts at 10:10 AM sharp.

5 km Course

• Exit Point: The 5 km course exits Kildonan Park at Scotia Street.
• Route: Runners proceed down Scotia Avenue and turn-around at 328 Scotia Avenue.
• Water Station: There is a water station near the turnaround point.
• Timing: The 5 km course is chip timed. Start time is 10:05 AM sharp.

10 km Course

• Exit Point: The 10 km course exits Kildonan Park at Scotia Street.
• Route: Runners continue along Scotia Avenue to St. Johns Park. After completing one loop of St. John's Park, runners return along the same course.
• Off-Road Fun: Be prepared for a little 'off-road' fun in St. John's Park.
• Facilities: There is a water station and porta-toilet at St. John's Park. The 10 km course is chip timed and starts at 10:00 AM sharp.

Event Inclusion

Ted's Run for Literacy is a fully inclusive event. All runners, walkers, and wheelers (wheelchair participants) are welcomed. For the safety of participants, skateboards and bicycles are not permitted on the course.

Race Start Times

• 10 km: 10:00 AM
• 5 km: 10:05 AM
• 2 km: 10:10 AM

Contact

If you have further questions, contact the Race Director.