Alberta
Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alberta for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 60 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alberta below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Fort McMurray's fourth annual community run and walk on September 13, 2026 at Birchwood Trails, raising funds for humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Trail ultra at Riverside RV Park near Spruce Grove with looped distances from 12 km to 100 mile, kids runs, river crossings and proceeds to Olive Tree Projects.
Trail race at Castle Mountain Resort on September 19, 2026: a 28 km solo or relay course over two summits with alpine valleys and variable fall weather.
Trail races at William A. Switzer Provincial Park on September 19, 2026 including a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km (sold out) and a kids race for age 10 and under.
Fundraiser run in Sundre AB on September 19 2026 supporting Burden Bearers Counselling and The Den SYC with ~3K 6K and a kids Mini Run.
A colourful 5k at North Glenmore Park with inflatable monsters, colour and bubble stations and a post-run music festival with a DJ.
Peace Hills Classic XC in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on September 19, 2026 features online registration with fees of CAD 20 before Sept 15 and CAD 40 for the later deadline.
A September trail race in Edmonton supporting Amy's House, with options from a family friendly 5 km to a 50 km ultra. The marathon course can be run solo or as a 2 to 4 person relay.
A 3-person cross-country relay and a 1 km kids race at Confederation Park with post-race soup, team categories and volunteer opportunities.
Experience the autumn colors of Calgary at the 5 Peaks series finale in Weaselhead Flats featuring trail runs from 1 km to 14 km.
Trail run and walk in Terwillegar Park on Saturday September 26, 2026, featuring a 10 km technical run and a 7.5 km dog friendly walk with aid stations and post event breakfast.
Climb repeated laps on a ski hill to match famous mountain elevations in a 24 hour fundraising event at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort.
A Halloween themed survival challenge at Northeast River Valley Park where participants embody superheroes or villains, with categories for adults, kids and K9.
Cross country event in Cochrane, Alberta on September 26, 2026 with online registration and a CAD 23 entry fee.
The finale of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Trail Running Series near Edmonton, held at Devon Lions Campground. Multiple looped trail races 8 km, 16 km and 24 km plus 1 km and 3 km kids races, with shuttle parking from the high school.
A family friendly run and walk on Fort Saskatchewan's river valley trails with 5 km and 3 km options, cookie medals and light prizes.
Inaugural run and walk at North Glenmore Park on September 30, 2026 honoring residential school victims and raising funds for Orangeshirtday.org and local Indigenous sports initiatives.
October 2026
100 mile and 100 km ultras in Northern Alberta's Lakeland, part of the Alberta Ultra Series, offered as team or solo events with tiered registration.
Trail event at Spring Lake Ski Hill featuring a 20K loop with over 200 metres of elevation gain per lap. Distances of 20K, 40K and 60K are available for solo runners or relay teams.
Community trail run in Lacombe on October 3, 2026 with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile options, timing, awards and fundraising for a future track facility.