Margaritas & Miles

About the Event

The 2026 Margaritas & Miles is a social 5km fun run scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Hosted by the Manitoba Marathon at the Archwood Community Club, this event combines evening fitness with a festival atmosphere. Designed specifically as an 18+ event, it celebrates the spring season by pairing a mid-week run with local food truck fare and refreshments. To ensure a smooth experience at the finish line, the race utilizes a wave-start format, allowing participants to transition seamlessly from the course to the post-race celebration.

Event Detail	Schedule / Information
Runner Check-In	06:00 PM CDT
Start Waves	Every 15 minutes (06:30 PM – 07:15 PM)
Location	Archwood Community Club, Winnipeg, MB
Included Amenities	Sweatshirt, Medal, Bib, 1 Drink, and Food

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba, with a diverse metropolitan population of approximately 850,000 residents. The city is known for its vibrant arts scene and historic neighborhoods like St. Boniface, where the Archwood Community Club is situated. The demographic profile includes a significant proportion of European and Indigenous heritage, along with a rapidly growing Filipino community. The median annual household income is approximately CA$78,000. Geographically, the race takes place in a residential area featuring flat terrain and tree-lined streets typical of the Winnipeg river-valley landscape. The climate in mid-May is highly transitionary; average temperatures on May 13th range from a low of 5°C to a high of 18°C, making the included limited-edition sweatshirt a practical piece of race gear for the evening cool-down.

Participants are required to present a valid ID on event day to confirm they meet the age requirements for the alcohol-inclusive reception. Every runner receives a custom race bib and a finisher medal upon completion of the 5km course. The event coordination is managed by the Manitoba Marathon office, which can be reached at +1 204-415-4517 for any logistical inquiries. Due to the high popularity and limited capacity of this event, start wave assignments are fixed at the time of registration to manage food truck and beverage service efficiently. For more details on the specific food truck partners for the 2026 season, participants are encouraged to visit the official event website.

Races Offered

5km Fun Run - Group 1 (6:30 PM) Opening s

May 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$83.10

5km Fun Run - Group 2 (6:45 PM)

May 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:45

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$83.10

5km Fun Run - Group 3 (7:00 PM)

May 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$83.10

5km Fun Run - Group 4 (7:15 PM) Opening s

May 13, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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19:15

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$83.10

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Winnipeg.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.5° / 21.1°

wb_sunny 4.6° / 17.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.6 /

water_drop 57.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.5° / 21.1°

wb_sunny 4.6° / 17.3°

air 14.6 km/h

water_drop 57.1%

About Winnipeg

Learn more about the host city, Winnipeg.

Winnipeg is Manitoba's capital and has more people than the rest of Manitoba combined. It stands midway on the Trans-Canada Highway and railway. With nearly 750,000 inhabitants (2021), The Peg is the metropolis for the Canadian Prairies and is as diverse as the majority of Canada.