Campus safety

Plan ahead as upcoming Manitoba Marathon events will affect access to Fort Garry campus

This annual event will affect students’ access to their favourite on-campus study spaces during Father’s Day weekend.

By

Associate Vice-President (Administration)

Road closures will limit access to campus on Father's Day weekend

Manitoba Marathon events will take place at the Fort Garry campus on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026, affecting student access to campus. There will be road closures, and the City of Winnipeg will be rerouting bus traffic.

The runner’s safety is the highest priority for the organizers, and many streets surrounding the university and the wider city will be closed. To help minimize traffic congestion and ensure participant safety, the University strongly encourages members of the campus community, including students, to avoid the area during event hours (4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) where possible.

During Marathon events, campus access and parking will be restricted

In collaboration with the Manitoba Marathon organizers, special measures have been established to manage access to the Fort Garry campus and ensure the safety of all participants. Parking on campus will be restricted on race day and limited to individuals with a special permit. These permits are intended to support staff who must be on-site to perform essential operational duties and respond to emergencies.  

List of Fort Garry road closures

Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Mini and Mighty Fun Runs

8:30 a.m.: Chancellor Matheson Road (from Research Road to University Crescent) will be closed. Campus access will remain available via Innovation Drive, University Crescent, and Kings Drive.

 

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Manitoba Marathon

4:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  University Crescent is closed from Dysart Road to Chancellor Matheson Road

5:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Full Road closures are in effect to accommodate the Super Run course

5:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  University Crescent is closed from Pembina Highway to Dysart Road

11:00 a.m.  Kings Drive will reopen; however, traffic volumes may remain high

1:00 p.m. Chancellor Matheson Road will fully reopen

For additional details, please visit the Manitoba Marathon website.

Full access to Fort Garry campus will be available on Sunday afternoon after 1 p.m.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping ensure a safe and successful event.