Alberta
Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alberta for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 56 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alberta below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
The finale of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Trail Running Series near Edmonton, held at Devon Lions Campground. Multiple looped trail races 8 km, 16 km and 24 km plus 1 km and 3 km kids races, with shuttle parking from the high school.
A family friendly run and walk on Fort Saskatchewan's river valley trails with 5 km and 3 km options, cookie medals and light prizes.
A remembrance Run and Walk in Calgary on September 30, 2026 supporting Orangeshirtday.org and local Indigenous sports initiatives.
October 2026
100 mile and 100 km ultras in Northern Alberta's Lakeland, part of the Alberta Ultra Series, offered as team or solo events with tiered registration.
Trail event at Spring Lake Ski Hill featuring a 20K loop with over 200 metres of elevation gain per lap. Distances of 20K, 40K and 60K are available for solo runners or relay teams.
Community trail run in Lacombe on October 3, 2026 with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile options, timing, awards and fundraising for a future track facility.
A cozy trail event on October 3, 2026 at Canmore Nordic Centre featuring 5 km and 10 km courses, finish line pie, and a best sweater contest.
River Park Classic X/C at Sandy Beach picnic area in Calgary on October 3 2026 is a cross country race offering 8 km 4 km and a short kids run within the CRR Grand Prix series.
A memorial stair climb at Melcor Centre on October 4, 2026 where participants ascend and descend 110 stories to honour fallen first responders and raise funds for local charities.
Cross-country event in Leduc, Alberta on October 7, 2026; registration open with a regular deadline of October 5, 2026 and a $15 CAD fee.
A three day dryland mushing event Oct 9 to 11 2026 at Christiansen Field Aerodrome with competitive and developmental classes and AAHDS sanctioning.
A memorial run organised by Edmonton Thunder on 10.10.26 at Sir Wilfred Laurier Park offering 1k, 2k, 3k and 5k with youth age categories.
Online registration and waiver for Grizzly Ultra 2026 organized by Grizzly Events, with registration closing Oct 11 00:00 AM MT and mandatory agreement to the event information.
A one mile elimination run at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park where the time limit shortens by 30 seconds each round until one runner remains.
A 5 km and 10 km run at Police Point Park in Medicine Hat on Oct 17 2026. The event is officially timed, awards medals to all finishers, and encourages participants to wear costumes before Halloween.
A fall trail race around Okotoks Recreation Centre offering 1 km, 4 km and 8 km distances. Pre-registration is closed, on-site registration will be available and a post-race social follows.
Stair climb at Calgary Tower supporting Casa Connor and MCA Mexico’s Canadian Angels, featuring a climb of 802 stairs plus a medal, certificate and T shirt for participants.
An underground loop race at Bellevue Underground Mine on October 31–November 1, 2026, offering 3 to 24 hour categories, stable 0 °C to 2 °C conditions, a 500 m lap, and a 100-runner field with community Halloween activities.
November 2026
A 55 km, five-loop trail ultra at Chickakoo Lake on November 21, 2026, with solo and relay options, technical single-track and limited field sizes.
Annual cross-country at South Edworthy Park, part of the Calgary Roadrunners Grand Prix Series. Expect late-season trail conditions and choose from 1 km, 4 km, or 8 km, with a post-race soup social at the seniors centre.