Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

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.

Trail event on May 23 2026 at Rockwood Park offering 11 km 26 km and 52 km distances with mostly single track terrain and online only registration.

Trail races at Pidherny Recreation Site offer a kids run plus 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options on singletrack and forest roads. Longer courses have aid stations and a portion of proceeds supports trail maintenance.

A backyard ultra in Merritt with repeated 6.7 km loops on an hourly schedule until one runner remains. Entry fees support Cops for Kids and teams of two to four are allowed.

A fitness adventure at North Glenmore Park that places adults, kids and k9s on a military style obstacle course. The event focuses on varied terrain and unrevealed obstacles and lasts about two hours.

Trail races at the Canyon des Portes de l'Enfer near Rimouski on May 23, 2026. Distances range from 1.04 km to 44.55 km with marked courses, water points and aid stations on selected distances.

A forest night-style run in Laverlochère on May 23, 2026 featuring a 3 km course where each runner wears two flags and "zombies" try to steal them; finish with at least one flag to be marked SURVIVANT.

BougeBouge at Parc Frédéric Back on 24 May 2026 offers certified trail distances from 1 km to 21.1 km with limited on site water service and morning bib pick up at the venue.

A four-week timed cross country series on Camrose trails held on Mondays in late May and June. Races award points toward medals across the series, with course options from 2 km to 8 km and single race or four race entry options.

Trail running event in Thunder Bay on May 26, 2026 with on-site cash payment and bib pickup. Entry is $10 per person or $30 per family, and a free kids mini fun run follows the main event.

Trail races on Sumas Mountain offer 10K, 25K and 50K routes across rugged single track with significant elevation and valley views. Entry fees support clean water projects in Uganda and DRC.

Tails on Trails 2026 is a community fundraising run at Bechtel Park in Waterloo supporting the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth. Events include a chip timed 5 km, a 2.5 km fun run or walk and a 200 m pup run.

Trail running at Nipika Mountain Resort in the Kootenay Rockies with multiple distances on singletrack trails along the Kootenay and Cross Rivers. Awards by age category and on site cabins and camping.