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-driven beach run from Market Wharf with 19 km, 11 km and 5 km options, including a 19 km loop around Minister's Island and a new 5 km out-and-back Seafoam Scramble.

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.

A chip timed 4 km on Cambridge’s Mill Run Trail on May 16, 2026. The certified crushed gravel course is an out and back with parking at Riverside Park and reusable chip timing.

A trail event in Duchesnay on May 17 and 18 2026 offering distances from 1.5 km to 48 km, youth categories and variable registration fees. Some bibs are reserved and access codes may be required.

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 on May 23 and 24, 2026. Events include a 5 km with 20 obstacles, a 10 km with 25 obstacles, a kids race and a four hour Hurricane Heat.

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 running at Bear Mountain Park on May 23, 2026 with 30 km, 15 km and 8 km courses featuring significant elevation gain. A 500 m kids race is included and several charities and sponsors are associated with the event.

Two days of trail racing in Ancaster on a 20 km loop offering distances from 10K to 100 miles. Four aid stations, a cup free policy, and status as a Western States 2027 qualifying race.

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.