Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

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.

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.

A trail running event near Edmonton on May 30, 2026 offering distances from 4 km kids races to 100 km with ACU options and fundraising partners.

Vertical Vendetta is a loop mountain race at Pass Powderkeg in Crowsnest Pass on May 30, 2026. Runners complete four steep ascents to reach 1,000 m of elevation gain over about 9.75 km, with timing points and a single aid station.

Inaugural Snake Hill Backyard Ultra in Sundre on May 30, 2026 features repeated 6.7 km laps on rooty, rocky and muddy trails, one lap each hour until a runner stops. Entry fee is 50.00 USD and proceeds support local trail maintenance.

A trail race in Whitemud Park featuring technical singletrack, bridge crossings and a downhill finish. Distances include kids events and looped sport and enduro courses of about 8.3 km and 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.

A 5 Peaks trail race at Canmore Nordic Centre offering multiple distances on singletrack and double track with mountain views, mandatory bear spray for longer distances and a cup free format with on course aid.

A single loop dune trail event near Edgerton Alberta offering 50K, 25Kish and a two person 25Kish relay. Expect sandy single track and mixed trails, marked routes, aid stations and a finish near a bar with finisher awards.

A mountain ultramarathon near Jasper National Park offering 61 km or 25 km routes, technical terrain with a short scree section, and a village-style finish at Folding Mountain Landing.

A 20-mile trail run in the coulees of Lethbridge on June 6, 2026, open to solo runners and teams up to five. The hilly route has little shade and water at transition points.

Zulu Challenge in Lethbridge stages an outdoor fitness event at Legacy Park where adults, kids and K9 face an elite military style course. The format uses varied terrain and unrevealed obstacles to test physical and mental skills.

A timed ultramarathon in Sherwood Park where runners cover as many laps as possible in set time limits. The event offers kids races, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour and relay options and supports the Saffron Centre.

Hidden Oasis Ultra is a trail ultramarathon of roughly 50 kilometres in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. The course reaches the park high point at 1466 meters and the event includes pre race activities and post race gatherings.

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 5 km inflatable obstacle course in Edmonton on June 13, 2026, featuring multiple large inflatables, heat starts of about 150 people, on-site vendors and supervision, and a souvenir at the finish.

Trail and paved loops at Bud Miller All Seasons Park host a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a kids fun run with aid stations, Zone4 ankle chip timing, finisher medal and wooden trophies for top three finishers.

A 5k inflatable obstacle course in Calgary on June 20, 2026, featuring several large inflatables, wave starts of about 150 people, on-site registration, volunteers and event swag.

A 5 km obstacle run on June 20, 2026 in Leduc featuring over 25 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, a free Kids Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors and off site parking with shuttle service.

A choose your own trail race across Edmonton’s river valley from the Anthony Henday bridge near Cameron Heights to its northeast crossing. Entrants may run solo or as teams of two and there is a Half Traverse option for one half of the rout..