Alberta
Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alberta for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 62 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alberta below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Annual non-profit trail run at Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain House with 3 km, 10 km and 20 km options, proceeds support trail maintenance.
A night trail run in Whitemud Ravine on about 6 km of flagged singletrack, with headlamp-required running, Night Run swag, finish food, and limited registration.
Trail races at West Bragg Creek, AB on Aug 22, 2026 offering 16K, 29K, 42K and 50K on single and double track trails.
A family friendly timed trail event at Chickakoo Lake offering 12K, 6K, 3K and 1.2K distances, charity fundraising, medals and aid stations.
Casual point to point run in Edmonton between two Candid Coffee Roasters locations with a checkpoint at Tawatina LRT Bridge, about 12 to 15 km, includes tee shirt and drink.
Trail races at Nose Hill Park on August 30, 2026 with 34 km, 17 km, 6.8 km and a 2 km kids course plus chip timing and aid stations.
A 17 km one-lap trail race at Nose Hill Park with official chip timing, a midcourse aid station and race photos and swag included.
September 2026
Trail races at Canmore Nordic Centre with multiple distances, technical singletrack and climbs, mandatory bear spray for longer courses, cup free with on site water and aid stations.
Miserable Miles in Peace River on Sep 5, 2026 is a one-day obstacle race at Misery Mountain featuring a 6.2 km course with 212 m of vertical ascent.
Trail event at Kihcihkaw Askî in Edmonton with 12.5 km loops and race options from 5 km to 100 km for solo and relay teams.
Annual trail run in Elkwater offering 2km, 5km and 10km routes, finisher medal and T shirts available through early August.
Seven cross-country races across Edmontons river valley and multi-use trails from September to October 2026, with per-race fees and a combined series option.
A weekend trail ultra in Lethbridge offering 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile options across river valley coulees, with aid stations, notable elevation and Western States qualifying times.
Black Lung Ultra Part III in Nordegg, Alberta on September 12, 2026 includes a 62 km ultra and a 1.7 km kids race through the Historic Nordegg Collieries. The event is organized by Coliseum Sports and Entertainment.
A colourful 5 km event in Edmonton with inflatable monsters, powder stations and a post run festival; options include festival only, Monster 5 km and Little Monsters.
A multisport event in Red Deer combining trail running, catch and release fishing and a postrace drink at Troubled Monk, with funds supporting freshwater conservation.
Trail race at Wapiti Nordic near Grande Prairie with distances from 400 m to 42 km, loop courses, varied terrain and medals for all finishers.
Trail race at the Tsuut'ina Cultural Museum with about 12.2 km of raw single track, four river crossings and a community post race celebration.
A community run and walk on Birchwood Trails in Fort McMurray on September 13, 2026 supporting humanitarian aid to Palestine.
Trail ultra on September 19, 2026 at Riverside RV Park near Spruce Grove, Alberta, with looped distances from children’s fun runs up to a 100 mile solo event.