Barkman Marathons 2026

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) on Saturday, April 18. Rain or shine (or especially if snow). Registration starts 7:00, runner meeting 7:39. You won’t want to miss it.

Please bring, to complete your registration:

• $0.25 cash tip (no change given)
• 1 local delicacy (no further details given)

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.

You will not be allowed to participate unless you bring the items detailed above.

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