2026 Solstice 5K - Winnipeg

The Solstice 5K - Winnipeg is an evening 5K run/walk held in St. Vital Park on River Road in Winnipeg, timed for the long daylight hours around the summer solstice. The start is late in the day, intended for participants to run or walk against the sunset, contrasting with a typical morning race. Entry is limited to Canadian residents, and a virtual option is available for those elsewhere in Canada. The in-person course is set within St. Vital Park, a large green space in Winnipeg situated along the Red River, providing a park environment instead of a downtown-road setting. The field includes both walkers and runners, and the modest participant count suggests a local community event rather than a large city race. A key feature is the race kit: participants receive HOKA Rincon 4 shoes and a finisher medal, with no size exchanges or style substitutions after registration. The medal incorporates the solstice theme with a miniature Earth orbiting the sun. Participants are encouraged to share photos using #Solstice5K and tagging @runningroom.