Barkman Marathons 2025

In his last year as mayor, Klaas Reimer Barkman hid his favourite books around Steinbach. Now you’re going to find them.

7:49am at KR Barkman Park (by the fire hall) in downtown Steinbach on Saturday, April 12. Rain, snow, or shine. Registration starts 7:00, runner meeting 7:39. You won’t want to miss it.

To be delivered at time of event (in addition to $20 online registration fee)

• $2.25 cash (no change given)
• 1 bag of knack zoat (sunflower seeds)

Be prepared to

• Run around for about 25km (5 laps or varying distance, exact distance is up to you)
• Read a map for navigation
• Be self-sufficient for fueling
• Find books

This is a Barkley-inspired event, but don’t worry, you’ll be home by lunch (depending on when you eat lunch). There will be elements of way-finding and the unknown involved, but the chance of hallucinations is low(er).

As an open-course event, be sure to follow all rules of the road and be smart. You are responsible for you.

Sign Up

If this embedded sign-up form isn’t working for you, head over here to register directly on Eventbrite.

F (and less F) AQ

Can I use my watch/phone for nav?

If you are caught using navigational aids, you will receive a disappointed gaze, then be allowed to continue.

I know it’s no 100 miles, but I still might not be able to finish the full thing. Can I still join?

In the spirit of Barkley, DNF’s are encouraged.

Could I partner up with a friend and make this a relay?

That’s a cool idea, go for it if you like. Note, lap lengths will vary and will not be posted ahead of time. Entry is $2.25 per runner, one bag of zoat per team.