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Barkman Marathons 2026
“April 18.” Those were the first words out of his mouth, as I happened across him on the trail. Didn’t even lift his head as he trudged through another frigid puddle. When I prodded him to expound, he started ranting about how nobody should be planning events in February, clearly bothered by the 2026 edition…
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Meet Klaaz
In a town who’s favourite traditional pastime is “The Mennonite Game”, it’s rare to find anyone who’s family history, not to mention whereabouts, is largely unknown. Enter Klaaz, the mind behind the Barkman Marathons. We know little about Klaaz, and it seems he wants to keep it this way. When he started dropping notes about…
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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…
