{
  "id": 1657470,
  "title": "Motionball’s Marathon of Sport Winnipeg returns this September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/motionballs-marathon-of-sport-winnipeg-returns-this-september",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:01:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2026/08/18/motionballs-marathon-of-sport-winnipeg-returns-this-september"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The annual Motionball Marathon of Sports returns to Winnipeg this September, promising to be better than ever. The event, now in its first year, is billed at a $205.00 + GST annual subscription for one year. Subscribers can expect to receive automatic renewal at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks, representing a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35.\n\nThe subscription funds the Special Olympics Manitoba and Canada foundation, aiming to reach a $100,000 goal. National non-profit organization Motionball is organizing the event at the Dakota Community Centre on September 19th.\n\nThe Marathon of Sports will feature a variety of team sports, with local Special Olympic athletes participating. Notable among these athletes is Alec Baldwin from Manitoba. The event hopes to bring together the community for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.",
  "summary": "It’s back and it’s better than ever. National non-profit ogranization motionball will be returning for its annual event — the 2026 Marathon of Sports Winnipeg — at the Dakota Community […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Motionball Marathon of Sports returns to Winnipeg in September",
    "$205 annual subscription includes $233 + GST automatic renewal",
    "Event funds Special Olympics Manitoba and Canada foundation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The return of the Motionball Marathon of Sports in Winnipeg cements the city's role as a supporter of Special Olympics Manitoba and Canada, with community members rallying around a $100,000 fundraising goal.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}