Paul Wawryko Memorial Run
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Location Winnipeg, MB
- Price $68.38 - $90.48
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Paul Wawryko Memorial Run on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in beautiful Winnipeg, Manitoba. This uplifting 5K event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Dr. Paul Wawryko, a passionate runner and cherished member of the community who inspired everyone around him. Participants will have the opportunity to race in a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Paul's remarkable achievements, including completing the Chicago and Boston Marathons, as well as a half Ironman.
The event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports meaningful causes. Proceeds will fund an annual scholarship for the Pathology department, where Paul made a significant impact as an educator, and support the International Conservation Fund of Canada, a cause close to his heart. After the race, join us for a festive post-race celebration featuring a special beer crafted just for this occasion. Come together with family, friends, and fellow runners to commemorate Paul’s legacy and create lasting memories. We can't wait to see you there!
The event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also supports meaningful causes. Proceeds will fund an annual scholarship for the Pathology department, where Paul made a significant impact as an educator, and support the International Conservation Fund of Canada, a cause close to his heart. After the race, join us for a festive post-race celebration featuring a special beer crafted just for this occasion. Come together with family, friends, and fellow runners to commemorate Paul’s legacy and create lasting memories. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
This event is being held in loving memory of Dr. Paul Wawryko, who passed away in December of 2023. Paul was a beloved friend, coworker, and family member to countless people and we plan to honour his memory with an annual 5K event. He was an avid runner, completing the Chicago Marathon 3 times, the Boston Marathon twice, and a half Ironman in Chattanooga. Paul was an incredibly talented and hard working runner, accomplishing the incredible feat of a sub-3 hour marathon on his first attempt, and completed all 5 of his marathons with sub-3 hour finish times. He aspired to complete the 6 global major marathons and intended to compete in the Boston Marathon annually. Seeing his loved ones commemorate him in this way would mean a lot to him.
The proceeds from the event will be used to fund an annual scholarship for the department of Pathology, where Paul worked and won a prestigious teaching award as the educator of the year. The remaining funds will be donated to the International Conservation Fund of Canada, a cause which was very dear to Paul’s heart. A post-race event will be held featuring a beer created specifically for this event. We believe that an event combining fitness, camaraderie, and the outdoors is a perfect way to remember Paul, and we hope to see you all there.
The proceeds from the event will be used to fund an annual scholarship for the department of Pathology, where Paul worked and won a prestigious teaching award as the educator of the year. The remaining funds will be donated to the International Conservation Fund of Canada, a cause which was very dear to Paul’s heart. A post-race event will be held featuring a beer created specifically for this event. We believe that an event combining fitness, camaraderie, and the outdoors is a perfect way to remember Paul, and we hope to see you all there.
Paul Wawryko Memorial Run