Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

Event overview Climb for the Kids at Casa Connor is a stair-climb fundraiser scheduled for October 25, 2025, at the Calgary Tower (101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J9, Canada). The event supports MCA Mexico’s Canadian Angels Foundation and Ca..

The Dark is a unique ultramarathon held inside the Bellevue Underground Mine in Alberta, Canada. This loop race features a 500-meter course within a 250-meter mine shaft, with a cool, consistent temperature of 0° to 2°C year-round. Particip..

The Warm Hands Warm Hearts Run will take place in Edmonton on Saturday 15 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Take on BAR KA KOO Ultra & Relay at Chickakoo Lake for a challenging 55 km looped course over rugged single track with solo and team entries. Limited to 100 runners, the self supported race includes swag and benefits Little Warriors.

Racing Dusk on Dec 20 2025 at West Bragg Creek near Calgary offers a scenic 20 mile trail with solo and team relay entries. Three counterclockwise loops, winter conditions and short daylight make for a memorable challenge.

Tackle groomed ski runs at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort during Hill of a Race with options from 5 km up to a 6 hour challenge. Proceeds support Olive Tree Projects maternity centre in Jacmel, Haiti and finishers get medals and a lift voucher.

Run the Oldman Backyard Ultra in Lethbridge on May 2, 2026, a scenic 6.7 km loop race beside the Oldman River. Proceeds support Youth One youth sponsorships and the last person standing earns a Team Canada spot for nationals.

Join the Lakou Backyard Ultra in Spruce Grove to support Olive Tree Projects in Haiti. Volunteer run and held in the race director's own backyard, runners tackle hourly repeating loops in a friendly community atmosphere.

Blackfoot Ultra, known as "Death by 100 Hills", is a community trail race through the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. With distances from 25 km to 100 km it welcomes first time ultras and seasoned runners seeking a fast,..

Klondike Ultra is a weekend trail race near Edmonton offering distances from 6 km kids to a 100 km ultra across sand dunes, ridgelines and forest. Enjoy river views, sandy single track and finisher trophies with podium prizes.

Run the 5 Peaks Trail Series at Canmore Nordic Centre on June 6, 2026, tackling scenic singletrack through alpine forests and mountain views. Pick your distance and race on flowing, technical trails in the heart of Kananaskis.

Join Survivorfest at Strathcona Athletic Park in Sherwood Park for a weekend of 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour timed races plus kids events, June 12 to 14, 2026. Flat certified loops, live results, and profits support Saffron Centre programs.

Take on the rugged trails at Nitehawk Year Round Adventure Park in Grande Prairie on June 20, 2026 for the Tuffest10 Trail Race. Distances range from 5 km to 50 km so runners of all levels can test themselves on adventure race terrain.

Two premier skyrunning races in Crowsnest Pass on June 27, 2026: the 33.5 km Minotaur hosting the Canadian Nationals and the 10.5 km Mini Taur hosting youth continentals. Expect steep alpine terrain, big views and tough competition.

Powderface Mountain Marathon in Kananaskis on June 27, 2026 offers a stunning rugged 42.2 km course or a half marathon on K Country singletrack. All finishers earn medals and top three in each gender take home podium prizes.

Event overview The Grassroots Backyard Ultra takes place in Okotoks, Alberta on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The event uses a Backyard Ultra format (Last Person Standing) and includes two separate timed events with limited capacity. Distances:..

Experience the rugged Seven Sisters Mountain trails at Sinister 7 Ultra in Blairmore, Alberta on July 11, 2026. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k, half marathon, relay or kids race across seven scenic stages for all levels.

Experience the Taber Tuff, a rugged trail ultra style through coulees and ravines along Taber’s river valley, with 25K, 12.5K and 6K options for all abilities. Run race week or on race day for a scenic summer challenge.

The Death Race returns to Grande Cache with a 118 km ultra over three mountain summits and a dramatic river crossing at Hell's Gate. Marathon, relay and kids races also take place with limited spots.

Iron Legs Mountain Races - Aug 8, 2026 The event takes place at Station Flats in Kananaskis Country, near Calgary, AB. Distances offered include: 100K 50 Mile Solo 50 Mile Relay 2 person 50 Mile Relay 3 person 60K 25K Course and logistics..