Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

An 8 km trail race at Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area as part of the Happy Hour series, featuring hills, rocks and mossy log bridges. Water at start and finish, manual timing, and no placement awards.

An 81 kilometre trail race at Historic Reesor Ranch in the Cypress Hills with 2300 metres of ascent, six aid stations and a 400 runner cap. Entry includes meals, a finisher token and prize money.

A backyard ultra held May 16, 2026 near Spruce Grove, Alberta with repeated 6.7 km loops that must start on the hour and finish within the hour. The event supports Olive Tree Projects through the River’s Edge Running Series.

A single-day Backyard endurance event at Parc régional de l’Île-Lebel on May 16, 2026, with a 6.7 km loop repeated hourly up to 12 times. Free entry with a suggested donation to the Fondation cancer du sein du Québec and no official timing.

A tide-timed beach run in Saint Andrews offering 19 km, 11 km and a new 5 km Seafoam Scramble. Routes combine sand, rocks, seaweed, mud and some road; entrants must carry a phone and wear sturdy trail shoes.

An evening trail run in Canmore on May 16, 2026 offering 5K and 10K options. Chip timing, finish line cupcake and non alcoholic mojito included, and 2 from each entry supports a local rescue.

An obstacle course race at Kin Coulee Park in Medicine Hat on May 16, 2026, organized by Union Races. Competitive heats offer podium awards by age and gender and non timed family heats are available.

401 is a certified 4 km race on the Mill Run Trail in Cambridge, featuring a 2 km out and back on crushed gravel under Highway 401. Timing uses reusable chips and parking is at Riverside Park with a short walk to start.

Varied trail routes at Station touristique Duchesnay on May 17 and 18 2026. Distances range from 1.5 km to 48 km, the event is TRAIL sanctioned by Athletics Quebec and awards ITRA points for longer races.

Trail running at Station touristique Duchesnay on 17 and 18 May 2026, with distances from 1.5 km to 48 km. Routes combine single track, ski tracks and lakeside viewpoints over Lac Saint-Joseph.

Union Trail Run at Kin Coulee Park on May 17 2026 features 5K and 10K courses across trails, paths, hills and cross country. All competitors are timed and receive medals with age group awards in seven categories.

Trail race on Vancouver Island across Te'tuxw'tun offering 17 km, 35 km and 50 km routes with multiple aid stations and substantial elevation gain. Early bird pricing is available until December 15.

Paradise Backyard Ultra takes place in Paradise Newfoundland and Labrador on May 22, 2026. The Silver Coin edition follows an expanded field of 200 runners and donates proceeds to local trail and community charities.

Spartan obstacle weekend at Brimacombe near Toronto and Lake Ontario offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, a Kids Race and a 4 hour Hurricane Heat. Trail courses include 92 meters of climbing and multiple switchbacks.

A multi distance trail event in Whiteshell Provincial Park featuring technical single track, exposed granite sections and remote aid stations across point to point and looped courses.

Trail races of 30 km, 15 km and 8 km take place on the Bear Mountain Park trails in Mission BC with significant elevation change. The programme includes a 500 m kids race and supports local fundraisers.

A looped trail weekend in Ancaster offering 10K to 100 mile events on 20 km loops with over 500 m elevation per loop and four aid stations. The 100K and 100 mile races offer Western States qualifying opportunities.

Timed trail event in Golden, BC on May 23, 2026 offering 8 hour and 12 hour solo and relay formats on a 6 km loop. Laps are tracked at the transition zone and water and food are available at the start and finish.

An annual relay in 17 stages covering 185 miles (276.33 km) from Baddeck through Cape Breton Highlands National Park to the Margaree Valley. The 2026 event drew 107 team applications.

Point to point trail races from Cleveland Park or Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve into Deep Cove, featuring technical sections, aid stations, cup free policy and a paid shuttle to return racers to start areas.