Whether you are an experienced runner or a beginner, the Reconciliation Run welcomes you to join us in reflection and movement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30). We welcome runners of all skill levels.

YES - participants are welcome to walk or run. We ensure that the race course is open long enough to accommodate walkers.

You can register for the in-person and virtual Reconciliation Run by clicking the "Register Now" button at the top of the page.

Yes — you can register on race morning at the registration table from 6:45am-7:30am.

Registration for both the in-person and virtual Reconciliation Run is $40. If you are an MRA member, please email us your MRA member number, and we will provide you with a promo code to unlock your $5.00 discount courtesy of the Manitoba Runner's Association. However, if the registration fee for the Reconciliation Run is a barrier to you or someone you know, please feel free to contact us for accommodation.

Once all participants have made it back to Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation, community members, volunteers, and participants are invited to a community gathering/feast. The gathering/feast will begin at approximately 12:00pm and will take place at the Birdtail Sioux School (there will be signs).

The official start time will be as close to 8:00am as possible. Prior to the start of the run, Elder and Birtle Residential School Survivor Terry Wasteste will speak. Note that the run will not start until Terry is finished speaking. There will be a countdown prior to the official start of the race. The start will be marked by a siren/horn, followed by an honour song as participants begin the run.

No — there are no age restrictions for the in-person or virtual run, but if a participant is under 18, registration must be completed by a parent or guardian.

Race kit pickup will take place in Birtle on September 28 and 29 at TBD location. Alternatively, you can pick up your race kit on race morning at the registration table from 6:45am-7:30am. Race morning kit pickup will close at 7:30am, so make sure you have your kit picked up by this time.

There will be a designated parking area within walking distance of the start line. This is a point-to-point course, so please arrange to have a family member or friend transport you back to your vehicle in Birtle. In the case you cannot arrange a ride back to Birtle, please let us know ahead of time and we can arrange transportation for you.

You can drop your bag of dry clothes and shower supplies off at the registration table near the start line from 6:45am-7:30am. We will transport your bag of dry clothes and shower supplies to the finish area for you. Please make sure that your bag is marked with your bib number using the tag that we provided you at kit pickup.

Yes — there will be porta potties near the start area, at approximately halfway, and at the finish area.

The course starts on 9th street in Birtle, approximately 250 meters south of the former residential school. The course proceeds south through town, then continues on backcountry (gravel/dirt) roads to the outskirts of Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation. Turns will be marked with signs. There will be 1-2 people on bicycles to lead the runners at the front of the pack. We will have volunteers along the course in case you are in need of assistance.

Results will be based on gun time only (i.e., we will not have chip timing). As such, if you are prioritizing your time, please make sure to start at the official start time. If you start late, there is no guarantee that you will receive a finish time, as we wish to be respectful of volunteers’ time. You must be wearing your bib on your torso or thigh when you cross the finish line. No bib = no time. Results will be submitted to the Manitoba Runners’ Association for publication on their website. Our goal is to have this done within 24 hours of the course closing. If you would like to know your finish time sooner, please see one of our volunteers at the finish area.

There will be medical personnel available on the course. If you are in need of help, please let one of our volunteers know.

Yes — after the run, please feel free to shower and change at the Birdtail School on Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation. We will have a shuttle service from the finish area to the school. If you wish to make use of this service, please let the volunteers at the bag pickup location in the finish area know.

Yes — every registered participant that crosses the finish line gets a Reconciliation Run medal.

No worries — If you do not receive your race kit with your Reconciliation Run shirt before the virtual race closes, feel free to wear orange while completing your run/walk/bike ride.

No — unfortunately at this time we are unable to offer participants refunds.