Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

The Calgary DeadCold Run is an exciting winter running event taking place on February 2, 2025, at St. Patrick's Island Park. Participants can choose from four race distances: 21km, 10km, 5km, and a 1km fun run, all set against the scenic backdrop of snow-packed trails.This event aims to kick off the..

The Edmonton DeadCold Run is an exciting winter running event taking place on February 9, 2025, at Rundle Park in Edmonton, Alberta. Participants can choose from four race distances: 21km, 10km, 5km, and 1km, all set along the scenic snow-packed trails of the North Saskatchewan River. This event enc..

The Hill of a Race is a unique running event taking place at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort in Edmonton on April 6, 2025. Participants can choose from three race formats: a six-hour endurance challenge, a 10 km race, or a 5 km race, all set on groomed ski slopes. This event is designed for runners of all l..

The Oldman Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in Lethbridge, Alberta, set against the scenic backdrop of the Oldman River and rolling coulees. This backyard ultra invites participants of all ages to challenge themselves on a 4.167-mile course, where they must complete laps every hour unti..

The 2025 5 Peaks Trail Running Series at Sikome Lake, Calgary, is set to take place on May 10, 2025. This event marks the first race of the Central Alberta Series, featuring various race distances including a 6.8 km Sport Course, an 11.3 km Enduro Course, and timed events for kids. The scenic course..

The Lakou Backyard Ultra is a unique running event that is part of the River’s Edge Running Series, aimed at raising funds for Olive Tree Projects, a non-profit organization in Haiti. This backyard ultra takes place in the race director's backyard, featuring a 6.7 km loop that participants must comp..

The Blackfoot Ultra 2025 is a premier trail ultramarathon event taking place in the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, just east of Edmonton, Alberta. This race offers various distances, including 100 km, 50 miles, and 50 km, catering to runners of all levels. The event aims to provi..

The Crazy Muley Ultra is Alberta's only sand dune race, featuring a challenging 50K and a 25K course set in Edgerton, Canada. Participants will navigate a scenic loop primarily on trails and single tracks, showcasing the region's unique landscapes, including rolling hills and sandy terrain. The even..

The Klondike Ultra is an exciting weekend trail running event set in the scenic Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada. Participants can choose from various distances, including 6 km for kids, 10 km, 27 km, 50 km, and 100 km races. The courses feature diverse terrain,..

The Survivorfest Running Event is an annual ultramarathon held in Sherwood Park, Alberta, celebrating strength, sacrifice, and survival. Scheduled for June 13-15, 2025, this inclusive event features 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour races on certified loops, with all profits supporting the Saffron Centre..

The North Sun Ultra 2025 is a challenging 50km ultra race set to take place in Edmonton's scenic River Valley. Participants will navigate through some of the city's finest single-track trails, starting from Goldbar and extending to Terwillegar, culminating in a downtown finish. This event not only e..

The Minotaur SkyRace, held in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, is a premier event in the Skyrunner® World Series, featuring a challenging 33.5 km course with an elevation gain of 2900 m. This race attracts elite competitors and offers cash prizes for the top finishers. Additionally, the Mini-Taur 10 km, kno..

The Powderface Mountain Marathon, a beloved event in Alberta, will take place on June 28, 2025, at Station Flats, Bragg Creek. This challenging race features a marathon distance of 44.4 km, which qualifies as an ultra due to its elevation gain of 1,671 meters, alongside a half marathon option of app..

The Grassroots Backyard Ultra is a unique running event scheduled for June 28, 2025, in Okotoks, Alberta. This race features a 6.71 km loop course primarily on asphalt pathways along the Sheep River, with a small section of dirt trail. Participants can compete in various timed events, including the ..

The Sinister 7 Ultra is Canada's largest trail race, taking place in Blairmore, Alberta. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 100-mile, 50-mile, and 50k race, as well as a relay option for teams of up to seven. The event features a challenging course divided into seven stages,..

The Taber Tuff 25 is an exciting running event taking place in Taber, Alberta, featuring distances of 25K, 12.5K, and 6K. This "baby ultra" run offers participants a scenic experience through the coulees, showcasing stunning views of the river valley and challenging terrain. Ideal for those new to u..

The Death Race, held annually in Grande Cache, Alberta, is renowned as Canada's classic mountain ultra event. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025, this challenging race features a grueling 118km course that includes over 17,000 feet of elevation change and a major river crossing at Hell's Gate ..

The Iron Legs Mountain Races is an exciting running event set to take place on August 9, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta. Participants can choose from various challenging distances, including 100km, 50 miles, 60km, 20km, and relay options. The race courses feature stunning trails with significant elevatio..

The Moose Mountain Trail Races, hosted by Lewiston Ultra Events, is a celebrated trail running event in Alberta, taking place on August 23, 2025. This event features four race distances: 16KM, 29KM, 42KM, and 50KM, set against the stunning backdrop of Kananaskis Country. Established in 1992, it is t..

The Lost Soul Ultra is a challenging running event held in the scenic Oldman River valley of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers, with the 100-mile and 100-kilometer races serving as qualifying events for the Western..