Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

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.

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..

Trail races at Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Provincial Park on May 9 offer multiple distances from kids races to 10.7 km. The event is cup free and provides aid stations, washrooms, parking and in person packet pick up.

The 4th Annual Loop the Lake is a family fun run supporting KidSport Leduc & County. Choose from three paved routes around Telford Lake: a 5km walk, a 5km run, or a 10km run. Post race snacks and a DJ add to the community atmosphere.

The Blackfoot Ultra offers multiple ultramarathon distances on the trails of the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreation Area. The event supports local charitable organizations. Kids' race options are also available.

This Vertical Kilometre race challenges runners to gain 1,000 metres over four steep ascents at Pass Powderkeg Ski Area. The event fosters a grass-roots atmosphere with festivities following the race. It takes place in Blairmore, Alberta, i..

Part of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta series, this Whitemud Park trail event in Edmonton's river valley features hard pack, bridge crossings, fast singletrack and technical terrain. Distances range from kids 1 km to an enduro of 13.4 km.

A trail race series near the Athabasca River offering distances from 6 km to 100 km with single track, old wagon trails, sandy climbs and boreal forest sections.

Trail running at the Canmore Nordic Centre offering multiple distances on singletrack and double track with mountain views, aid stations, and a requirement to carry bear spray for several race categories.

Experience Alberta's only sand dune ultra race. The Crazy Muley Ultra offers 50 km and 25 km courses through hilly, sandy terrain. The finish line is at a bar, with a handmade clay buckle and a beer for every finisher.

The Folding Mountain Ultra takes runners on technical routes through the Rockies near Jasper National Park. With 25km and 60km distances, it offers a demanding mountain running experience. The finish line celebration features local food, mu..

A 20-mile trail run through the scenic coulees of Lethbridge. Participate solo or with a team of up to five runners. Part of the entry fee supports local trail stewardship.

Be part of the first ultra marathon in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. This roughly 50 km event can be run solo or as a team of two, set in a landscape over 1400 metres high.

Run Edmonton's single-track trails in the North Sun Ultra. Choose between a challenging 50 km ultramarathon or a 30 km trail race through the river valley. This non-profit event supports local community organizations with its proceeds.

A skyrunning weekend in Crowsnest Pass from June 26 to 28 2026 featuring an ISF certified SkyRace, a vertical kilometer and a steep 10 km. Mountain courses, time limits and cash prizes for top finishers.

The Powderface Marathon is a classic Alberta trail running event with two distance options. The 42.2 km course on K-Country singletrack is noted as more challenging than typical series races. Mandatory gear is required, and all finishers ea..

Trail event in Taber, AB offering 25K, 12.5K and 6K routes through coulees, the river valley and ravines. 2026 registration is open and runners may submit a device time if they run during the week before race day.

The Sinister 7 Ultra traverses the remote and rugged terrain of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Choose your challenge from 100-mile, 50-mile, 50k, or half marathon distances, tackled solo or as a team. With a multi-stage course, significant elev..

Singletrack trail event at Bowmont Park featuring punchy climbs, fast descents and Bow River valley views; distances range from 1 km to 11.7 km.

Trail races at Edmonton's Gold Bar Park offer multiple distances from kids events to a 12.9 km enduro, using hard pack trails and technical singletrack. The course includes hill climbs, aid stations and limited parking.