Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

The Death Race is a challenging ultramarathon held annually in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada, set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The main event features a grueling 118 km course that starts and ends on a 4,200-foot plateau, crossing three mountain summits and includin..

Chad’s Day for Change Urban Trail Race is held at Gold Bar Park in Edmonton, Alberta, showcasing the scenic east end of the river valley trail system. The event features multiple distances including a 34K solo or relay, a 21K half marathon, 12K and 10K single loops, a 5K walk/run, and a 1.2K kids ra..

The Iron Legs Mountain Races, held near Calgary, Alberta in Kananaskis Country, offer challenging trail running events featuring distances of 20K, 60K, 50 miles (solo and relay), and 100 kilometers. The courses traverse Moose Mountain, with the longer distances ascending the mountain itself, providi..

The Sooo Good Night Run is an exciting nighttime trail running event held at Whitemud Park Parking Lot in Edmonton, Alberta. Participants race approximately 6 kilometers along the winding singletrack trails of Whitemud Ravine, navigating the course with headlamps in a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled a..

The Moose Mountain Trail Races, hosted by Lewiston Ultra Events, is Alberta’s oldest sanctioned trail race held in the scenic Kananaskis Country park system. This iconic event offers four mountain trail distances: 16K, 29K, 42K, and 50K, starting and finishing at West Bragg Creek. The course feature..

The 2025 Run For Recovery - Find Your Anchor is a family-friendly trail running and walking event held at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area in Onoway, Alberta, Canada. It features multiple distances including a 12K trail run with technical single-track and rolling Nordic trails, 6K and 3K trail run/wal..

Medicine Run Ultra & Relay is a transformative trail running event held at Kihcihkaw Askî - Sacred Land, Fox Drive Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The race offers multiple distance options, including 25K, 50K, 75K, and 100K, with solo and relay formats. Relay teams carry a hand-carved wooden f..

Lost Soul Ultra is an endurance trail running event held in the scenic Oldman River valley near Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot, Cree, and Metis peoples. The race features three distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers. The course consists of lap..

The Black Lung Ultra Marathon is a challenging 62-kilometer, three-leg ultra marathon held in Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and the historic mining town of Nordegg, the event offers runners a rugged course that traverses mountain ridges and showca..

The Roots & Ruts Trail Race is an annual event held at South Bear Creek’s Waxwing Trails near Grande Prairie, Alberta, hosted by Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park. The 12th edition in 2025 offers 3km, 5km, and 10km distances suitable for all fitness levels, welcoming both runners and walkers. Parti..

The Divide 200 is Western Canada's only 200-mile ultramarathon, held in the Castle-Crowsnest region of Alberta's southern Rocky Mountains. Covering 322 km with an elevation gain and loss of approximately 12,335 meters, the race follows varied trail types and some off-trail sections along the scenic..

Hinton's Run in the Rockies is a scenic and challenging running event held at the Hinton Nordic Centre in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. The event features multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10km, 5km, and a kids' fun run, all set on the park's stellar trails.Pa..

The Tsuut'ina Trail Run is an annual event held at the Tsuut'ina Nation Museum in Alberta, Canada, promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting the Tsuut'ina Disability Program. The 6th edition, scheduled for September 13, 2025, features a solo out-and-back course of approximately 12 kilometers on si..

The Castle Alpine Trail Race is a challenging 28-kilometer trail running event held at Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada. Set in a stunning wilderness area of the Rocky Mountains, the race features rugged single-track trails, off-trail sections, and significant elevation gain as runners summ..

Rivers Edge Ultra is a trail running event held in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada, offering a range of distances including 12km, 21km, 50km, 80km, 100km, and a challenging 100-mile race. The event features single-track trails that provide an immersive running experience. It caters to various skill le..

The YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run is a trail running event held at Nose Hill Park along Shaganappi Trail Northwest in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It offers participants a choice of distances including 7km, 17km, and 34km, catering to various skill levels and ages, with a 2km kids run available for children..

The Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra is a 17-kilometer trail race held at Nose Hill Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This women-only event offers a unique running experience on scenic trails and is organized alongside the Stoked Oats Sub-Ultra Trail Run, but with its own start time, bibs, and medals. Pa..

The Bow Valley Ultra, originally envisioned as a 100-mile ultramarathon, is a community-driven event celebrating connection and trail stewardship in the Bow Valley region. Although the full race will not proceed as planned, the spirit of the event continues with a low-key, unmarked fun run held on t..

The Saddle Hills Ultra is a challenging trail running event held at Spring Lake Ski Hill in Saddle Hills County. The race features a scenic 20K loop along equestrian trails with over 200 meters of elevation gain per lap, winding through the foothills. Participants can choose to run 20K, 40K, or 60K..

The Dark is a unique ultramarathon held inside the Bellevue Underground Mine in Alberta, Canada. Participants run loops of a 500-meter mine shaft with a gentle 1% grade and about 4 meters width, allowing comfortable running space. The race offers 6, 12, and 24-hour time categories, where runners com..