Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

Join the final race of the Grand Prix series in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Experience a classic cross country challenge through woods and hills followed by a warm community social with hot soup.

Celebrate spring and St. Patrick's Day at this annual trail run in Edmonton. Choose from 5K or 10K walking and running courses. Registration includes a post-race hot meal and supports a charitable cause.

Hill of a Race is a unique running event on the groomed ski slopes of Rabbit Hill in Edmonton. Choose from three distances, from a 5 km dash to a 6-hour endurance test, all featuring uphill and downhill sections. Proceeds support a maternit..

The 4th Annual Loop the Lake is a family fun run supporting KidSport Leduc & County. Choose from three paved routes around Telford Lake: a 5km walk, a 5km run, or a 10km run. Post race snacks and a DJ add to the community atmosphere.

The Blackfoot Ultra offers multiple ultramarathon distances on the trails of the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Recreation Area. The event supports local charitable organizations. Kids' race options are also available.

This Vertical Kilometre race challenges runners to gain 1,000 metres over four steep ascents at Pass Powderkeg Ski Area. The event fosters a grass-roots atmosphere with festivities following the race. It takes place in Blairmore, Alberta, i..

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.

Experience world class Olympic trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre with race distances ranging from 1 km to 22 km amidst breathtaking Canadian Rockies scenery.

Experience Alberta's only sand dune ultra race. The Crazy Muley Ultra offers 50 km and 25 km courses through hilly, sandy terrain. The finish line is at a bar, with a handmade clay buckle and a beer for every finisher.

The Folding Mountain Ultra takes runners on technical routes through the Rockies near Jasper National Park. With 25km and 60km distances, it offers a demanding mountain running experience. The finish line celebration features local food, mu..

The Coulee Cactus Crawl is a 20-mile trail run through Lethbridge's coulees. Run solo or gather a team of five to tackle this scenic route.

Be part of the first ultra marathon in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. This roughly 50 km event can be run solo or as a team of two, set in a landscape over 1400 metres high.

Run Edmonton's single-track trails in the North Sun Ultra. Choose between a challenging 50 km ultramarathon or a 30 km trail race through the river valley. This non-profit event supports local community organizations with its proceeds.

Meet the Minotaur runs June 26 to 28, 2026 in Crowsnest Pass with an ISF certified 33.5 km SkyRace, a 10.5 km Mini Taur, a VK and a Trifecta option. Cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

The Powderface Marathon is a classic Alberta trail running event with two distance options. The 42.2 km course on K-Country singletrack is noted as more challenging than typical series races. Mandatory gear is required, and all finishers ea..

The Taber Tuff in Taber, Alberta, offers 25K, 12.5K, and 6K courses through local coulees and ravines. Registration for 2026 is open with a participant cap. An option allows runners to complete the course the week before and submit their GP..

The Sinister 7 Ultra traverses the remote and rugged terrain of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Choose your challenge from 100-mile, 50-mile, 50k, or half marathon distances, tackled solo or as a team. With a multi-stage course, significant elev..

Explore the scenic singletrack trails of Calgary with the 5 Peaks series at Bowmont Park. Enjoy a variety of distances featuring punchy climbs and rewarding views of the Bow River and city skyline.

This trail running event in Edmonton's Gold Bar Park is the third race in the Northern Alberta series. It features a mix of hard pack trails and technical singletrack, including the famous Esso Hill. Races are offered for all ages, from a c..

Experience scenic trails at the Moose Is Loose event in Edmonton on July 26, 2026. With 21 km and 10 km options for runners and walkers, all participants get a finisher medal and a post-race meal. The event supports Uncles & Aunts at Large.