Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

The Sinister 7 Ultra, held in Blairmore, Alberta, Canada, is Canada's biggest trail race featuring challenging distances including a 100-mile ultra, 50-mile, 50k, half marathon, and relay options. The course is divided into seven stages, each highlighting the region's geographic and historic feature..

The Taber Tuff 25 is an ultra running event held annually in Taber, Alberta, typically on the second Saturday of July. The race offers three distances: 25K, 12.5K, and 6K, making it accessible for both seasoned ultra runners and those preparing for longer ultras. The course features scenic views as..

Moose Is Loose is an annual running event held in Edmonton, Alberta, featuring scenic trail routes. Participants can choose between a 21-kilometer half marathon or a 10-kilometer run or walk. The event takes place at Emily Murphy Park and offers a well-organized experience including a chipped bib, a..

The Death Race is a challenging ultramarathon held annually in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada, set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The main event features a grueling 118 km course that starts and ends on a 4,200-foot plateau, crossing three mountain summits and includin..

Chad’s Day for Change Urban Trail Race is held at Gold Bar Park in Edmonton, Alberta, showcasing the scenic east end of the river valley trail system. The event features multiple distances including a 34K solo or relay, a 21K half marathon, 12K and 10K single loops, a 5K walk/run, and a 1.2K kids ra..

Iron Legs Mountain Races, held near Calgary, Alberta in Kananaskis Country, offer challenging trail running events with distances including 100 km, 50 miles (solo and relay options), 60 km, and 20 km. The courses feature tough climbs and significant elevation gain, taking runners along Moose Mountai..

The Moose Mountain Trail Races, hosted by Lewiston Ultra Events, is Alberta’s oldest sanctioned trail race held in the scenic Kananaskis Country park system. This iconic event offers four mountain trail distances: 16KM, 29KM, 42KM, and 50KM, starting and finishing at West Bragg Creek recreational ar..

The 2025 Run For Recovery - Find Your Anchor is a family-friendly trail running and walking event held at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area in Onoway, Alberta, Canada. It features multiple distances including a 12K trail run with a mix of technical single-track and rolling Nordic trails, 6K and 3K trai..

Lost Soul Ultra is an endurance trail race held in the scenic Oldman River valley near Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot, Cree, and Metis peoples. The event features three distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers. The course consists of laps approx..

The Black Lung Ultra Marathon is a challenging 62-kilometer, three-leg ultra marathon held in Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and the historic mining town of Nordegg, the event offers runners a rugged course that traverses mountain ridges and showca..

The Roots & Ruts Trail Race is an annual event held at Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park in Grande Prairie, Alberta, featuring the scenic South Bear Creek’s Waxwing Trails. The 12th edition in 2025 offers three race distances: 3km, 5km, and 10km, catering to all fitness levels with options to run o..

The Divide 200 is Western Canada's only 200-mile ultramarathon, held in the Castle-Crowsnest region of Alberta's southern Rocky Mountains. Covering 322 km with an elevation gain and loss of approximately 12,335 meters, the race follows varied trail types and some off-trail sections along the scenic..

Hinton's Run in the Rockies is a scenic and challenging running event held at the Hinton Nordic Centre in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. The event features multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a kids' fun run, all set on the park's stellar trails.Pa..

The Castle Alpine Trail Race is a challenging 28-kilometer trail running event held at Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada. Set in the scenic Rocky Mountains, the race features rugged single-track trails, off-trail sections, and significant elevation gain as runners summit two mountains and tr..

Rivers Edge Ultra is a trail running event held in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada, offering a range of distances including 12km, 21km, 50km, 80km, 100km, and a challenging 100-mile race. The event features single-track trails that provide an immersive running experience. It caters to various skill le..

The Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra is a 16km trail race held at Nose Hill Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This women-only event offers a unique running experience on scenic trails, promoting camaraderie and fitness among female runners. It runs alongside the Stoked Oats Sub-Ultra Trail Run but featur..

The Bow Valley Ultra, originally envisioned as a 100-mile ultramarathon, is a community-driven event celebrating connection and trail stewardship in the Bow Valley region. Although the full race will not proceed as planned, the spirit of the event continues with a low-key, unmarked fun run held on t..

The Saddle Hills Ultra is a challenging trail running event held at Spring Lake Ski Hill in Saddle Hills County. The race features a scenic 20K loop along equestrian trails with over 200 meters of elevation gain per lap, winding through the foothills. Participants can choose to run 20K, 40K, or 60K..

The Bar-Ka-Koo Ultra & Relay is a challenging trail running event held at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area in Parkland County. Covering a total distance of 55 km, participants complete five 11 km loops on a 75% technical single-track course. The race features a 10-hour cutoff, with mandatory checkpoin..

Hill of a Race in Edmonton is part of the River's Edge Running Series and takes place at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort. This event features challenging courses that traverse up and down groomed ski runs, requiring runners to have extra traction on their footwear. Participants can choose from three race op..