Virtual Races for 2021
The annual Icelandic Festival 10 Mile, 5K and 1 Mile races will take virtually this year, in order to help keep our communities safe and stop the spread of COVID-19. Virtual races allow participants to compete for prizes (and glory), while enjoying the flexibility of choosing a time and date to run that works best for you.
Entrants can participate beginning at midnight (CST) on Sunday July 18th and must submit their times no later than noon (CST) on Sunday, August 1st to be considered eligible for race results
How do i participate in a virtual race?
· Complete the registration for the race(s) of your choice. If you would like to purchase limited edition 2021 Icelandic Festival race gear to run your race in – click here to order.
· After registering, runners will receive a DIGITAL RACE KIT as well as instructions on how to participate. If you chose to pre-order any 2021 Icelandic Festival race gear it will be made available for shipping or pick-up prior to the race dates.
· Runners have between midnight (CST) on Sunday, July 18th and midnight (CST) on Sunday, August 1st to run 10 miles (16.1 KM), 5 kilometers, or 1 mile (1.6 KM) in a single increment at a location of their choice.
·Runners must record their race in real time by a Global Positioning System (GPS) either with a GPS enabled watch or a smart phone and once completed, upload the results to RaceRoster automatically by using the RunKeeper App https://runkeeper.com/running-app.
·Winners will be announced Monday, August 2nd on the Icelandic Festival website and social media during Islendingadagurinn festivities. Details will be provided on where entrants can pick-up or ship medals, ribbons and prizes.
For more information on the races please click to visit the Icelandic Festival website
What’s included in your registration?
· Custom designed Finisher’s Medal for 10 Mile and 5K entrants and Ribbons for 1 Mile entrants.
· Digital Race Kit (details below)
· Links to purchase exclusive limited edition 2021 race merchandise
· Prizes for top male and female age group winners
· Sponsor provided swag
· 15% discount code for the next in-person Islendingadagurinn 10 Mile and 5K Running Races.
· Chance to win prizes through social media contests for racers
Digital Race Kit
Includes:
· Timing instructions and information
· Links to purchase exclusive limited edition 2020 race merchandise
· Prizes and contest information
Three Race Distances
3rd ANNUAL 5 KILOMETRE ROAD RACE
Registration Fee: $20
30th ANNUAL JAN'S MEMORIAL ONE MILE FUN RUN
Registration Fee: $5
53rd ANNUAL 10 MILE ROAD RACE- WESTERN CANADA’S SECOND OLDEST RUNNING RACE
Registration Fee: $30
Þjálfi Challenge Deal
Go the distance - register for both the 5K and 10 Mile for only $40! Use the promocode THOWFI at checkout.
Age Group Awards
10 Mile and 5 Kilometer (Top Male & Female):
- 19 & under
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 to 79
- 80 and over
1Mile
· Top 3 overall
Race Contacts
Brett Lamoureux, Race Director - brett.lamoureux@gmail.com
Icelandic Festival of Manitoba info@icelandicfestival.com
Registration fees
Virtual 5km Closed
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$20.00Jun. 14 - Aug. 1
Virtual 10 Mile Closed
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$30.00Jun. 14 - Aug. 1
1 MIle Closed
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$5.00Jun. 14 - Aug. 1
Thowfi Bundle Closed
Run both the virtual 10 mile and 5K!
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$40.00Jun. 14 - Aug. 1
Contact information
- Event contact
- Brett Lamoureux
- Website
- Visit website