Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Leftovers Mystery Race at Bayfront Park Hamilton on Dec 6 lets you choose your distance at the start. Playful checkpoints make you cut images with blunt tip scissors and earn a medal. Bring $20 for charity; event is sold out, waitlist open.

Hit snowy trails at the Golden Spike Trail Race around scenic Crawford Lake in Milton, Ontario on December 6, 2025. Choose 5K, 10K, or 21K and support STAC Hamilton youth programs while enjoying winter forest views and warm aid stations.

Run scenic trails at Thetis Lake Park with 10 mile and 5 mile options, including a steep climb up Stewart Mountain and muddy water crossings. Enjoy community vibes, hot drinks, age category awards and fundraising for Harriers Foundation sch..

Join the CVRR Jingle Bell Run on Sunday December 7 2025 at Seal Bay Nature Park to support the Comox Valley Food Bank. Choose a 7.3 km forest loop or 3.5 km loop, enjoy treats, prizes and a visit from Santa while helping a great cause.

Racing Dusk at West Bragg Creek in Calgary on Dec 20, 2025 features a 20 Miler plus 2 and 3 person relays across three loops. Choose your loop order, expect winter conditions and join Iron Legs for a scenic challenge.

Hit the scenic trails of Grouse Mountain with options for a 10 Mile, a 50 Mile, or a Virtual Challenge on Dec 30 and 31, 2025. Enjoy stunning views, volunteer trail cleanup, and support the Friends of Grouse Mountain while testing your limi..

Brave the winter woods at Falcon Trails Resort for an 8 hour looped trail run around High Lake. Run the groomed 6.5 km loop with snowshoes allowed and chase a 50k finisher award for eight laps. Limited to 60 runners.

FatShoe at Silver Star Mountain Resort on January 17, 2026 mixes fat bike and snowshoe races with solo and team duathlon options and a kids snowshoe. Scenic winter trails and friendly competition make it a perfect cold weather challenge.

Polar Paws 2026 is a winter trail run at Long Point Eco Adventures offering 5k, 10k and 25k distances plus 5k and 10k dog runs. Enjoy heated facilities, free photos and race proceeds that support the Simcoe District Humane Society.

Join the Salomon Toboggan Run Backyard Ultra on Jan 17 in Head of St Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia for repeat scenic loops and friendly competition. Entry includes a toboggan and treats while supporting the local food bank and ATV association.

Join the Dion Mighty Chickadee Snowshoe Race on January 17 at Cold Creek Conservation Area for a scenic 6.5 km through forest and meadows with a few long climbs. Limited to 60 racers, this series stop wraps up with chili, awards and prize d..

Join the Frost Bite River Run, a snowy winter fundraiser at Riverview Community Centre in Winnipeg on January 18, 2026, celebrating its 13th year. Tackle 5 Mile or 5 km courses for adults and youth along the scenic Nestaweya River Trail wit..

Pick & Shovel Showdown returns January 24, 2026 in Waverley, Nova Scotia for a winter trail endurance test. Begin with a 10 km opener then run as many roughly 6 km laps as you can up to eight hours on runnable, possibly snowy trails with fo..

Experience the Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival at Eganridge Resort with snowshoe and trail runs from family 1k to 10k, including the Snowshoe Canada national championship. Finishers get medals, swag and hot lunch while the afternoon brings f..

Join the Dirty Feet Winter Fun Run/Walk #2 at Kenna Cartwright Park in Kamloops on February 1, 2026 for 5 km and 10 km courses suitable for all ages. Enjoy prizes from sponsors and warm snacks and hot drinks after your run.

Run Ridge Run returns to Sasamat Lake in Port Moody on Feb 21, 2026, offering 13 km and 25 km trail options along scenic ridges and lakeside trails. Enjoy post race soup and sushi, tree planting per entry, and a fun kids race.

Run Hornby Island's stunning trails on March 14, 2026, with 25K or 50K courses featuring mossy singletrack, ocean views and sweeping ridgelines. Presented by Coastline Endurance Running, the sold out event ends with island style food and co..

Celebrate St Patrick's Day and spring with a festive trail run in Edmonton offering 5K and 10K courses. Get a finisher medal, Asics socks and a hot post race meal while supporting The Mustard Seed.

Tackle a 290 km, five day multi stage foot or ski race across the Northwest Territories as you follow the frozen Peel River toward Inuvik. Camp on the ice under the Aurora Borealis and test your endurance in temperatures down to minus 44°C.

Run Rabbit Hill's groomed slopes on looped 2.5 km laps in a winter trail race. Pick a 6 hour challenge or 5 km and 10 km distances, earn a lift ticket voucher and a medal while supporting maternity care in Haiti.