Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Run through Montreal's famous underground city with a timed indoor 5 km, plus a 5 km walk and 1 km option. Wave starts, on course stairs, and a lively finish at Complexe Desjardins make for a unique winter race experience.

Run Ridge Run on February 21, 2026 in Port Moody offers 13 km and 25 km trail courses around Sasamat and Buntzen lakes with technical sections and aid stations. Each entry includes a donation to Coquitlam Search & Rescue and a tree plan..

Take on winter trails at Défi des Collines Enneigé in Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley on Saturday 21 February, with distances from 5.5 km to 30 km perfect for spring marathon prep. Finish to a medal, post race meal and a friendly community atmos..

A trail event on the Fort-to-Fort Trail in Fort Langley on February 22, 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon with timed results, a finisher medal, water stations and river views.

Trail running at Aldergrove Regional Park with 4.8 km and 8.0 km options plus a youth 4.8 km for athletes aged 15 or under. The routes include short steep hills, possible mud sections, and varied scenery.

Two marked and supported trail races on Hornby Island cross mossy forest, coastal bluffs and ridgelines. The 50K has about 1 400 m of elevation gain, while the 25K features steep climbs and sweeping ocean views.

Trail races at Rundle Park on March 15 offering 5 km and 10 km options, post-race hot meal and finisher sock plus medal. The event supports The Mustard Seed.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 15, 2026 at the 20th annual Shamrock'n Race at scenic Burnaby Lake. Choose 5K, 7 Mile or Half Marathon routes through trails and a wildlife sanctuary for a festive community run.

Run or ski a five day multi stage ultra along the frozen Peel River in Canada’s Arctic, camp on course and chase the Northern Lights. Remote ice road terrain and extreme cold make this a rare Arctic adventure.

A scenic North Shore trail race offering 15 km, 25 km, 35 km and a 15 km relay, starting and finishing at Inter River Park. Aid stations, marked courses and finisher medals are provided, and participants must bring their own drink container..

A flat chip timed 5 km on Hamiltons waterfront at Bayfront Park on March 28 2026, with a finisher medal, post race food and online photos. Early registrants receive a hooded sweat top and awards are given overall and by five year age groups..

Night trail running on snow at Parc du Mont Saint Mathieu with several distances and mapped routes. The event includes FQA Trail sanction and local partners.

The first race in the 5 Peaks BC series unfolds in the scenic Alice Lake Provincial Park near Squamish. Runners can choose between a 9.1 km or 12.5 km route, both circling a network of four beautiful lakes. A non-competitive hiking division..

Snow hill running at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort with 5 km, 10 km and a six hour loop challenge. Aid station, lift ticket voucher and handcrafted finisher medals are included; proceeds support Olive Tree Projects.

Trail event on the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail offering 25 km, 50 km and 72 km end to end options finishing at Mono Centre Park. Courses follow white blazes with technical singletrack, climbing and seven aid stations; bus transport is provide..

A 50 km trail race around Sasamat and Buntzen Lakes with about 2000 m of elevation on west coast rainforest trails. The event includes a kids fun run, multiple aid stations and a post race BBQ and sushi.

Trail races at Royal Roads University offering 11 km, 6 km and a 1 km kids race, with one aid station on the long course and a cupless policy.

Trail races at Royal Roads University in Victoria with approximately 11 km, 6 km and a 1 km kids race; the long course has one aid station and the event follows a cupless policy.

Trail races in Lac Du Bois Grasslands on April 12, 2026, offering 5 km, 10 km and 21 km courses with shuttle access from Windsor Avenue. Entry is limited to 350 participants.

Trail race at Dundas Valley Conservation Area offering 5 km to 50 km out-and-back courses on a near-flat, groomed rail trail with aid stations every 5 to 8 km, chip timing, shirts and finisher medals. Event supports Melanoma Canada.