A 24-hour marathon got underway Saturday to give kids a new set of wheels for Christmas.

Dozens of volunteer mechanics are repairing and beautifying hundreds of bikes.

The bikes will be converted in to 350 presents for kids in need.

The marathon gift giving event is put on by the non-profit group WRENCH - the Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub.

"It's a huge undertaking, for sure, but everyone here is really excited for it,” said Jon Benson. “Everyone that works at WRENCH loves bikes, and to pass that on, there's no comparison."

All of the bikes were pulled out of the Brady Landfill or donated.