Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Experience a rugged island tour on British Columbia s stunning coast with 25 km and 50 km trail races featuring mossy forests and steep coastal bluffs.

Experience night time running on snow and skimo courses at Mont St Mathieu. This festive winter event offers a unique mountain challenge for runners of various ages.

Celebrate spring and St. Patrick's Day at this annual trail run in Edmonton. Choose from 5K or 10K walking and running courses. Registration includes a post-race hot meal and supports a charitable cause.

Join the 20th annual St. Patrick's Day themed race through the beautiful trails of Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Run or walk a 5K, 7 mile, or half marathon loop in a stunning wildlife sanctuary.

The Northern Lights Ultra is part of an elite endurance race series that includes expert training plans and technical guidance. Runners can explore a legacy of extreme sports within a global community of competitors.

Dirty Duo returns to North Vancouver's Inter River Bike Park for a rugged trail running experience. Choose from 15K, 25K, or 35K solo runs, or team up for a 15K relay. The event supports North Shore Rescue.

A flat and fast 5km race along Hamilton's waterfront trail and through Bayfront Park. Runners get a technical shirt, a finisher's medal, and post-race hot food. Awards are presented for overall and age-group winners.

Explore the scenic trails of Squamish in the first race of the 5 Peaks BC series at Alice Lake Provincial Park. Choose from distances between 3 km and 17.8 km featuring technical single tracks and stunning lakeside views.

Hill of a Race is a unique running event on the groomed ski slopes of Rabbit Hill in Edmonton. Choose from three distances, from a 5 km dash to a 6-hour endurance test, all featuring uphill and downhill sections. Proceeds support a maternit..

The Caledon Crusher is a trail run on the technical paths of the Caledon Hills along the Bruce Trail. It offers three distances, from 25 km to 72 km, with significant elevation gain. All races finish at Mono Community Centre, where a post-r..

Diez Vista is a classic 50K trail run in British Columbia on April 11, 2026. The course features rugged west coast trails with roots, rocks, and mud. Registration includes a hoodie, post-race BBQ, and supports search and rescue.

Hit the trails at Royal Roads University for this scenic trail run. Choose between an 11k or 6k course through forested paths. The event supports local nature trail conservation.

Explore the flowing single track trails of Royal Roads University in Victoria with race distances of 1 km, 6 km, and 11 km suitable for various experience levels.

Kick off the Dirty Feet trail running series in Kamloops. Choose from three distances on the grasslands trails, with prizes and refreshments for all.

This flat and fast rail-trail race offers four distances starting from the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. It's an event held in memory of Paul Turkstra, supporting melanoma awareness. Runners receive a t-shirt and medal on a well-supporte..

Run an 8 km hilly gravel course without watches or phones to see how close you can get to your predicted time. Enjoy a unique racing format followed by world famous brownies and social games in Denholm.

Choose your distance from 12.5 km to 50 km in this eco-friendly trail race featuring stunning vistas, forest single-track trails, and challenging ski hill climbs in Ontario.

The Go For the Burn Run on April 25, 2026, supports burn survivors. Run or walk through Assiniboine Park on a 10K, 5K, or 3K route. All participants get a t-shirt, timed runners receive a medal, and a warm breakfast is included.

Experience a technical 21 km trail race through the rugged old growth forests and granite ridges of Nova Scotia. This event offers a challenging loop at Crowbar Lake with professional chip timing and scenic wilderness views.

The Lily Lake Lollygag Trail Run offers 6k and 12k trail races, plus free youth runs, on the scenic Van Tassel Lake Trails. It features a flexible pay-what-you-can fee and an eco-friendly BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup) policy. The event supports..