The 10th annual Kirstin’s Walk for Kids takes over Selkirk Park on Sunday, June 14, 2026, bringing together families for a 5K walk and run that raises money for children’s programs right here in Selkirk and the surrounding region. Registration is already open online, and same‑day sign‑up runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the walk starting at 11 a.m.
Proceeds from the event go to the Selkirk and District Community Foundation, a local charity that has granted more than $5.2 million to the community since 1997. Those dollars support early childhood education, youth centers, and other initiatives that directly help kids in Selkirk, St. Andrews, St. Clements, and Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. The foundation manages 75 funds and has backed more than 130 community organizations.
The walk honors the memory of Kirstin Rae Sutherland, a Selkirk-born Early Childhood Educator who was killed by an impaired driver on September 5, 2014. Her parents, Laurie and Rick Sutherland, started the event in 2017 to carry on her passion for caring for young children. “Please come out to honour Kirstin’s memory and legacy and help us raise funds that will be used to help fund early childhood education and youth centres in Manitoba,” organizers say on the event’s website.
Along with the walk and run, the day includes a silent auction, children’s activities, and a hot meal for participants. Registration is free for children up to age six, $12.82 for youth, and $28.93 for adults. Sign‑up is available through Race Roster. People who prefer to register in person can do so at the park, located at 486‑490 Eveline Street on the banks of the Red River.
For more information, contact Kathleen McCallum at 204‑479‑3827, email [email protected], or call Laurie or Rick Sutherland at 204‑482‑5159 or 204‑485‑4461. The event is also listed by Red River North Tourism.
