Manitoba Marathon off to the races

Posted: 12:02 PM CDT Sunday, Sep. 5, 2021 Last Modified: 2:35 PM CDT Sunday, Sep. 5, 2021

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MIKE SUDOMA / Winnipeg Free Press
Marathon runners make their way across the bridge by the Bridge Drive-In as they take part in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday morning. — MIKE SUDOMA / Winnipeg Free Press Marathon runners make their way across the bridge by the Bridge Drive-In as they take part in the Manitoba Marathon Sunday morning.

Marathoners finally got the chance to stretch their legs as the Manitoba Marathon returned to Winnipeg streets on Sunday.

MIKE SUDOMA / Winnipeg Free Press
Marathon runners Hailie, left, and Tiara share a moment as they take part in the Manitoba Marathon. — MIKE SUDOMA / Winnipeg Free Press Marathon runners Hailie, left, and Tiara share a moment as they take part in the Manitoba Marathon.

The annual event was cancelled last year owing to the pandemic and pushed back for a September start this year, rather than its regular running on Father’s Day.

About 3,000 participants were registered to hit the ground running Sunday morning.

A limited field of 500 athletes were expected in the full 42.2-kilometre marathon, while others planned to get moving in the marathon relay, the half-marathon, 10-kilometre and five-kilometre runs.