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Strong Kids Run

Name: Strong Kids Run
Start: 2026-05-31
End: 2026-05-31
Location: Brandon, Manitoba

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About the Event

Join us in downtown Brandon, Manitoba for the annual YMCA Strong Kids Run, a celebration of fitness, community, and giving back! This family-friendly event features timed races of 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K, as well as a 1K Family Fun Run and 5K & 10K walks, making it perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. The course loops through scenic streets of downtown Brandon, starting and finishing at the YMCA on 231 8th Street. Race Weekend Highlights: Race Kit Pick-Up: Friday: 5:00–8:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM at the YMCA play structure area Parking: On-street parking and nearby lots at Rolling Spokes and AR McDiarmid Civic Complex Volunteers: Our event thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers. To get involved, contact Sue Palmer at susan.palmer@ymanitoba.ca Support the Cause: All participants are encouraged to fundraise for the YMCA Strong Kids campaign, helping local children and families participate in YMCA programs. One in five children relies on this support to take part, making your involvement truly impactful. Pledges are collected online, with prizes awarded for top fundraisers. Run, walk, or cheer—and be part of a community that supports kids, inspires families, and celebrates health and fitness at the YMCA Strong Kids Run 2026!

Races Offered

10 km Run

May 31, 2026

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10 km Walk

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15 km Run

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1K Family Fun Run

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20 km Run

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5 km Run

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5 km Walk

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.4° / 18.9°

wb_sunny 2.6° / 15.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.1 /

water_drop 67.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.4° / 18.9°

wb_sunny 2.6° / 15.1°

air 15.1 km/h

water_drop 67.9%

About Brandon

Brandon is a city of 49,000 people (2016) in southwestern Manitoba about an hour north of the North Dakota border. Brandon is the second-largest city in the province, after Winnipeg. Brandon is known as a city that is not too big to be impersonal, but not so small that it lacks the amenities of large cities.