2025 CMV Canada Half Marathon
March 30 @ 9:00 am
Half Marathon
Date: March 30, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 am
Location: Whittier Park, 836 Rue St Joseph, Winnipeg
Contact: Diego Guzman 204-259-2859; [email protected]
The CMV Canada Half Marathon is both a vibrant community event and a runner’s race, with ideal cooler temps setting the stage for personal bests.
Participants will receive a beautiful, high-quality medal, and the post-run celebration will include refreshments and a lively, fun-filled atmosphere!
Online Registration NOW OPEN!
2024 Race Results: Half Marathon overall; Half Marathon age group **times not eligible for rankings as course was approximately 400m short**
The CMV Canada Half Marathon, an annual event held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has a unique origin story. It emerged from the success of the “Run With Rob” event in May 2023, where Rob Tétrault accomplished an extraordinary feat by running 506 kilometres (in just 12 days!) from the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border to the Manitoba-Ontario border. This remarkable endeavour aimed to raise awareness for congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV), the leading cause of infant disability in Canada.
The overwhelming support received during Run With Rob moved the organizers deeply. In response to the outpouring of encouragement, they decided to rename the leg of the run that passed through Winnipeg as the CMV Canada Half Marathon and host an annual event. This change allows them to sustain their mission of raising awareness about CMV and generating funds for the Canadian CMV Foundation. Be a part of this meaningful cause – join us at the CMV Canada Half Marathon!
Cause Information: CMV Canada, officially known as the Canadian CMV Foundation, is a national charity dedicated to preventing congenital CMV infections and enhancing the well-being of those impacted across Canada. Congenital CMV, the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the country, remains alarmingly unfamiliar, with a mere 9% of women being aware of its existence.