Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

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.

Trail races at the Canmore Nordic Centre with distances from 1 km up to 22 km. The venue offers singletrack and double track, bear spray is required for longer distances, parking is limited and finisher medals are optional.

A single loop sand dune race near Edgerton, Alberta offering 50K, about 25 km and a two person relay. Courses cross sand, rolling hills and marked trails with aid stations and a finish at the Oasis Hotel.

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.

A park trail event at Bud Miller All Seasons Park offering 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km and a kids run, with on-course aid, Zone4 ankle-chip timing and race kit items for participants.

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 trail race across Edmonton's river valley starting and finishing on the Anthony Henday bridges. Runners can go solo, form a two person team with a midcourse transition, or choose the Half Traverse starting at the River Valley Adventure Co..

Trail event in Hardisty offering 10 km, 5 km and 2 km kids races on a mix of historic and new trails with lake and valley views.

An in-person, one-day survival-style fitness challenge at Northeast River Valley Park for adults, kids and k9. The event uses varied terrain, may award medals, lasts two hours and requires acceptance of a liability waiver.

Test yourself at the Canadian National Skyrunning Championships in Alberta. This premier event features high altitude challenges including a Vertical Kilometer and the legendary 33 km SkyRace.

Mountain trail running in Kananaskis with a 41.9 km marathon option and a half marathon. Aid stations, mandatory safety kit and limited parking at Station Flats.

A 6.71 km public loop on the Sheep River pathway with single track sections and 34 m gain. Event formats include Last Person Standing, a 15 hour 100.65 km race and a 24 hour 100 mile race; timed events have limited capacity.

A five kilometre foam run in Cochrane on June 27, 2026 with over 25 obstacles, the world's largest inflatable waterslide and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. A festival area features a Kids Free Fun Zone, live DJ, food vendors and a licensed..