Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

The Hill of a Race is a unique running event taking place at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort in Edmonton on April 6, 2025. Participants can choose from three race formats: a six-hour endurance challenge, a 10 km race, or a 5 km race, all set on groomed ski slopes. This event is designed for runners of all l..

The The Oldman Backyard Ultra will take place in Lethbridge on Saturday 3 May 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The 2025 5 Peaks Trail Running Series at Sikome Lake, Calgary, is set to take place on May 10, 2025. This event marks the first race of the Central Alberta Series, featuring various race distances including a 6.8 km Sport Course, an 11.3 km Enduro Course, and timed events for kids. The scenic course..

The Lakou Backyard Ultra is a unique running event that is part of the River’s Edge Running Series, aimed at raising funds for Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit organization in Haiti. This backyard ultra takes place in the race director's backyard, featuring a 6.7 km loop that participants must comp..

The Blackfoot Ultra 2025 is a premier trail ultramarathon event taking place in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, just east of Edmonton, Alberta. This race offers various distances, including 100 km, 50 miles, and 50 km, catering to runners of all levels. The event aims to provi..

The Crazy Muley Ultra is Alberta's only sand dune race, featuring a challenging 50K and a 25K course set in Edgerton, Canada. Participants will navigate a scenic loop primarily on trails and single tracks, showcasing the region's unique landscapes, including rolling hills and sandy terrain. The even..

The Klondike Ultra is an exciting weekend trail running event set in the scenic Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. Participants can choose from various distances, including 6 km for kids, 10 km, 27 km, 50 km, and 100 km races. The courses feature diverse terrain,..

The Survivorfest Running Event is an annual ultramarathon held in Sherwood Park, Alberta, celebrating strength, sacrifice, and survival. Scheduled for June 13-15, 2025, this inclusive event features 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour races on certified loops, with all profits supporting the Saffron Centre..

The North Sun Ultra 2025 is a challenging 50km ultra race set to take place in Edmonton's scenic River Valley. Participants will navigate through some of the city's finest single-track trails, starting from Goldbar and extending to Terwillegar, culminating in a downtown finish. This event not only e..

The Minotaur SkyRace, taking place in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, is a premier event in the Skyrunner® World Series, scheduled for June 21, 2025. This challenging race features a 33.5 km course with an elevation gain of 2900 meters, designed for competitive skyrunners. Participants can also opt for the..

The Powderface Mountain Marathon, a beloved event in Alberta, will take place on June 28, 2025, at Station Flats, Bragg Creek. This challenging race features a marathon distance of 44.4 km, which qualifies as an ultra due to its elevation gain of 1,671 meters, alongside a half marathon option of app..

The Grassroots Backyard Ultra will take place in Okotoks on Saturday 28 June 2025. You can run between 100 and 160 miles.

The Taber Tuff 25 will take place in Taber on Saturday 12 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 25 kilometers.

The Sinister 7 Ultra is Canada's largest trail race, taking place in Blairmore, Alberta. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 100-mile, 50-mile, and 50k race, as well as a relay option for teams of up to seven. The event features a challenging course divided into seven stages,..

The Death Race, held annually in Grande Cache, Alberta, is renowned as Canada's classic mountain ultra event. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, this challenging race features a grueling 118km course that includes over 17,000 feet of elevation change and a major river crossing at Hell's Gate..

The Iron Legs Mountain Races will take place in Bragg Creek on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run between 20 and 100 kilometers.

The Moose Mountain Trail Races will take place in Bragg Creek on Saturday 23 August 2025. You can run between 16 and 50 kilometers.

The Lost Soul Ultra will take place in Lethbridge from Friday 5 September 2025 to Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 50 and 100 miles.

The Black Lung Ultra Marathon, presented by Coliseum Sports & Entertainment, is returning for its second annual event in Nordegg, Alberta, on September 6, 2025. This challenging 59km ultra marathon features three legs that will take participants through the stunning landscapes of the Rocky Mountains..

The Roots & Ruts Trail Race is an annual event held at Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park, featuring 3km, 5km, and 10km race distances suitable for all fitness levels. Participants can choose to run or walk while enjoying the scenic Waxwing Trails of South Bear Creek. The event includes a post-race..