Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Free trail session at Gatineau Park offering a 12 km run or a 6 km hike, open to all ages with free parking and leashed dogs allowed.

Québec Mega Trail brings multiple ultra trail races across routes from the Saint Lawrence shores through Charlevoix to Mont Sainte Anne. The 2026 event runs July 2 to 5 and includes the QMT 135 as a main distance.

Mountain trail races in Valemount BC offering 38 km, 65 km and 100 km distances with alpine sections above 2300 m, mandatory alpine gear and cupless aid stations. A free untimed kids run of about 1 km is included.

Loop style obstacle race in Drayton Valley on July 4, 2026 offering competitive, team and long distance Savage and Barbaric options, plus open heats where participants can complete up to three loops without penalties.

Old Tom Backyard is a Last Runner Standing race on a family farm near Blumenort with daytime singletrack and night gravel road loops. The field is capped at 75 runners and participants must be self-supplied for most fueling.

Trail races at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith with roughly 20 km, 10 km and 1 km options, aid stations and a waterfront barbecue. Course maps and parking are available.

Ultramarathon in Whitehorse on July 4, 2026 offering solo and relay options from 2.5 km to 50 miles on trails with over 3000 m elevation gain and seven aid stations.

A trail running event at The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve on July 4, 2026. Multiple distances from 7 km to 56 km on forest trails with technical sections, with selected participant amenities and charity support for youth initiativ..

An 8 km trail race in Flatrock that starts at the Father Troy's Trail trailhead and follows coastal single track to Torbay Beach. Limited to 150 runners, entry is paid and final with no refunds.

True singletrack trail racing at Camp Fortune near Ottawa with 3K, 5K and 10K options. Courses are well marked, have no cutoff time and post race hospitality is provided at the lodge.

Family oriented obstacle races in Saint-Calixte on July 4, 2026. Distances include 1.5 km and 3 km with more than 20 and 32 obstacles respectively. Spectator admission is C$15.

Looped trail racing on McNabs Island with a half marathon, shorter loop options and optional jet boat shuttle from Halifax and Dartmouth. Medical teams and trail stewards are onsite and a post race social is held on the island.

Two hour in-person survival-style obstacle event for adults, children and k9 at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on July 4, 2026. Courses use varied terrain and obstacles are not revealed in advance.

Experience a scenic 10 km trail run through the rolling forest paths of Grant Hill in Maple Ridge. This timed event features a beautiful natural course and rewards all finishers with a collectible medal.

Trail running event in Thunder Bay organized by Thunder Bay Nordic Trails and Fresh Air. Entry is cash on site with on site bib pickup, and a free kids mini fun run follows the main event.

A three-day trail event in Kaslo, BC offering 10 km, 22 km and 53 km stages plus 32 km and 85 km combined challenges. The mountain stage features multiple aid stations and mandatory safety gear for the 53 km.

Trail event in Taber, AB with 25K, 12.5K and 6K options. The course runs through coulees and along the river valley. Registration for 2026 is open and closes June 30.

Sinister 7 Ultra in Crowsnest Pass Alberta runs July 11-12 2026. Events range from a half marathon to a seven stage 100 mile course across Rocky Mountain trails with transition areas, aid stations and time limits.

A 5 km obstacle run at Victoria Park in Kitchener on July 11, 2026 featuring more than 25 obstacles, a large inflatable waterslide and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. Festival elements include a free Kids Fun Zone, live DJ and food vendors.

Night trail running at Batawa Ski Hill with 7 km and 14 km routes, mandatory lights and manual timing. Cupless aid, midway supplies for 14 km, and awards including custom medals for top finishers.