Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

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 race at Pass Powderkeg in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, where runners climb a lift line route four times to reach 1 000 m of elevation gain over 9.75 km. The event features timing points and one 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 through the coulees of Lethbridge on June 6, 2026. Open to solo runners and teams up to five, the course is hilly with little shade and a portion of each entry supports the Lethbridge Trail Alliance.

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.

Survivorfest in Sherwood Park offers 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour timed races on IAU Bronze Label loops with a 24 hour aid station and a live YouTube stream. Profits support the Saffron Centre and school prevention programs.

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.

An ultra and a trail race on Edmonton's River Valley single track. The course is flagged with aid stations every 10 km and offers 50 km and 30 km options.

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 5 km inflatable obstacle course at North Glenmore Park on June 20, 2026, running in timed heats every 20 minutes. Participants receive a headband or buff and a finishers medal and minors must be accompanied.

A 5K obstacle course with 25 plus obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at William F. Lede Park on June 20, 2026. Family festival features a Kids Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors, beer garden and shuttle service from RAD Torque Racewa..

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..

Trail event in Hardisty on June 20 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids loop with varied scenery, age category prizes and morning bib transfer options.

A one-day family fitness challenge at Northeast River Valley Park featuring adults, kids and k9 categories with medals. The course uses varied terrain and unrevealed obstacles, and participation requires acceptance of a waiver and no refund..