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.

A Backyard Ultra around Réservoir Beaudet where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour until they cannot finish or choose to stop. Support is allowed only in the designated rest area.

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.

Trail races at West Hawk Lake with options from 8 km up to a 100 km point to point, plus relays; t shirts, medals, aid stations and food vouchers provided. The 2026 50 km and 100 km routes use the Onishkatoon Gwaykaadiziwin trail.

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.

An in person obstacle event at North Glenmore Park where adults, children and dogs face a military style course across varied terrain. Obstacles are not revealed beforehand and no refunds are offered.

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 three-hour in-person trail outing at 600 Hog's Back Road in Ottawa, organized by Jeunesse Bamileke Ontario on May 24, 2026. Free entry with options to arrive by car, public transport, bike or on foot.

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.