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402 Squadron Grizzly Ride

Last run June 2026Date TBA

Oakbank, Manitoba

100mi100km50mi50km21km12km11km6km
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  • Last held Friday, June 12, 2026 — the second Friday in June.
  • Distances last time 100mi, 100km, 50mi, 50km, 21km, 12km, 11km, 6km
  • Start Birds Hill Provincial Park, Oakbank, MB, Canada

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About this race

The Grizzly Challenge is an annual memorial cycling ride to commemorate all the Canadian Forces Members lost in Afghanistan. It began as a 402 Squadron initiative in 2010 but has grown to include participants from many other units at 17 Wing Winnipeg. Riders may pledge to ride a total distance of 158km (1km for each Canadian Forces member lost in Afghanistan). Grizzly Challenge Participants and Donors over the years…

— from the organizer's listing, read it in full

Next edition TBA

This race runs annually (last edition: June 12, 2026). The next date hasn't been announced — watch the organizer's page.

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Distances last time

  • Grizzly Ride Century

    100 Miles of repetitive torture with a well supported nutrition break available every 10.8 Kilometers.

  • Grizzly Ride Metric Century

    Just over 9 Laps of the 10.8 Kilometer loop. You'll have 9 opportunities to stop at our break area.

  • Grizzly Ride Half Century

    8 Laps of the 10.8 Kilometer loop.

  • Grizzly Ride Half Metric Century

    5 Laps of the 10.8 Kilometer Loop.

  • Half Marathon Run

    2 Laps of the Birds Hill Loop (21.6K)

  • 11K Run
  • 6K Run/Walk

    A run or walk on Lakeview Trail in Birds Hill Park beats any day in the office.

  • 12K Ruck March

    Two laps of the 6K Walk Course. Water available every 3 Km.

Distances and details from the last edition's listing. Entry fees aren't shown because the next edition hasn't been priced yet.

Where

Directions ↗

Birds Hill Provincial Park, Oakbank, MB, Canada — Overlook Picnic Area

Races near Oakbank

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Within about 75 km — Oakbank has no other race on the calendar.