If you’re participating near Steinbach, MB, we have some special ways to connect during this year’s Longest Night Run.

The Eden Hub

The Eden Mental Health Centre, 380 Stone Bridge Crossing (map) will be open for participants all night. Snacks, coffee, hot chocolate will be available, as well as washrooms and space to change. This makes a great meeting spot for connecting with your running group, or a pit stop along the way. A group will be leaving from here on the 29th minute of every hour.

Here’s what we have on the menu:

• Coffee and hot chocolate (thanks Coffee Culture Steinbach)
• Donuts (thanks Tim Hortons Steinbach)
• Cranked energy bars (thanks Cranked Energy)
• MJ’s chicken noodle soup
• Gail’s cinnamon buns and scones (AM only)
• Water

Note: Due to Eden’s relationship with Southern Health, only those fully vaccinated may enter the building. Please also bring a mask, we will also have some available. Depending on weather, refreshments will be available outside as well.

Route ideas

We don’t have an official route, but here are some ideas for meeting up with other runners, or keeping your kids motivated for a winter walk.

• Run the loop around town. Strava route here.
• Walk to the Gifts of Lights trees at the Bethesda Hospital.
• Hang an ornament on one of the little “Longest Night Run trees”, located beside Coffee Culture on Main St and at the entrance to the Heritage Cemetery on Loewen Blvd.