Calvin Reimer

Cross-Country Running Co-Head Coach

Calvin Reimer and Noel Kendle were named inaugural coaches of the Blazers Cross-Country program in the spring of 2026 ahead of the fall season later that year. Reimer and Kendle began their careers running together in the same club in high school. From there, they both went on to the University of Manitoba's cross-country running program as competitive athletes. Their coaching experience together has been both online and with the Manitoba Runners Association, where they coached a masters club.

Student athletes in cross-country at CMU will be members of Athletics Manitoba, allowing them to participate in running competitions beyond cross-country within the province and across the country.

The CMU Blazers joined the Providence Pilots, and were later joined by the Red River Rebels who announced their programs as the first schools to participate in MCAC cross-country, which was added as a conference sport in April of 2026.

CMU is uniquely positioned within the city for cross-country training and club running. Nestled between the Assiniboine Forest and Assiniboine Park, the CMU campus offers access to North America's largest urban forest, with over 20 kilometres of trails just steps from the residence.

"I'm really excited for this opportunity, and I feel very blessed. I'm bringing a lot of excitement and a lot of energy." – Calvin Reimer

Co-Coach