Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

Trail running at Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Provincial Park with distances from 1 km kids events to an 11.6 km enduro. Trails include paved, hard-packed and single track; cup-free event with water and aid stations on course.

Fourth annual family run at Telford Park supporting KidSport Leduc & County. Choose a 5 km walk, 5 km run, or 10 km run on a paved lake loop with snacks and on site music.

Trail running at Terwillegar Park on May 10 with distances from kids races to 16.2 km. The course uses single track with steep descents, riverside climbs and muddy sections and offers water stations and wooden medals.

An annual 10 km loop in Jasper that circles Lake Editha and Lake Annette, mixing road and trail terrain and finishing at the Lake Annette picnic shelter. Proceeds support local charities and entry fees vary by registration date.

A backyard ultra held May 16, 2026 near Spruce Grove, Alberta with repeated 6.7 km loops that must start on the hour and finish within the hour. The event supports Olive Tree Projects through the River’s Edge Running Series.

An evening trail run in Canmore on May 16, 2026 offering 5K and 10K options. Chip timing, finish line cupcake and non alcoholic mojito included, and 2 from each entry supports a local rescue.

An obstacle course race at Kin Coulee Park in Medicine Hat on May 16, 2026, organized by Union Races. Competitive heats offer podium awards by age and gender and non timed family heats are available.

Union Trail Run at Kin Coulee Park on May 17 2026 features 5K and 10K courses across trails, paths, hills and cross country. All competitors are timed and receive medals with age group awards in seven categories.

A fitness adventure at North Glenmore Park that places adults, kids and k9s on a military style obstacle course. The event focuses on varied terrain and unrevealed obstacles and lasts about two hours.

A four-week timed cross country series on Camrose trails held on Mondays in late May and June. Races award points toward medals across the series, with course options from 2 km to 8 km and single race or four race entry options.

Blackfoot Ultra on May 30, 2026 is a trail ultramarathon at Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area near Edmonton, offering distances from kids races to 100 km and featuring active fundraising pages.

Vertical Vendetta is a loop mountain race at Pass Powderkeg in Crowsnest Pass on May 30, 2026. Runners complete four steep ascents to reach 1,000 m of elevation gain over about 9.75 km, with timing points and a single aid station.

The inaugural Snake Hill Backyard Ultra in Sundre on May 30, 2026 challenges runners to complete as many 6.7 km laps as they can, starting a new lap each hour on rooty, rocky trails; proceeds fund local trail care.

Trail running in Whitemud Park with fast singletrack, bridge crossings and an Enduro loop of about 13.4 km. Multiple distances for kids and adults, cup free aid stations and on site swag and medal options.

Trail races across sand dunes and boreal forest beside the Athabasca River. Multiple distances from 6 km to 100 km with varied single track, creekside sections and historic Klondike trail features.

Trail races at the Canmore Nordic Centre ranging from 1 km to 22 km, with mountain views, technical singletrack and a requirement to carry bear spray for most distances.

A loop trail race in Edgerton Alberta across sand dunes and mixed terrain, offering about 50 km, about 25 km and a two person relay. Multiple aid stations, handmade finisher buckle and a postrace beer.

A mountain trail event in Jasper offering 25 km and 61 km routes with technical terrain and a short scree section, finishing at Folding Mountain Landing with music, food and beer.

A 20-mile trail run in the coulees of Lethbridge on June 6, 2026, open to solo runners and teams up to five. The hilly route has little shade and water at transition points.

A two hour in person fitness challenge at Legacy Park in Lethbridge that places adults, children and K9 on a military style course. Organized by Zulu Challenge with tickets from CAD 57.31 to 107.64 and a no refunds policy.