Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

A mountain trail event in Grande Cache offering 118 km, 42 km and relay options, with three summits and a river crossing at Hell's Gate. Significant elevation gain and aid stations are provided along the route.

Trail races near Calgary around Moose Mountain, with distances from 25K to 100K featuring single-track sections and notable elevation gain.

Obstacle course weekend at Heritage Ranch near Red Deer with Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races and spectator options on August 8 and 9 2026.

Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Red Deer with Sprint Super Beast and Kids Race at Heritage Ranch beside the Red Deer River; parking at Westerner Park.

An urban trail race in Edmonton offering distances from a 1.2 km kids course to a 34 km three-leg route, supporting men's mental health.

Trail races at Chickakoo Lake feature technical singletrack, ridge-top views and distances from kids runs to an approximately 14 km enduro, with limited parking.

A 200 mile alpine ultramarathon near Castle Mountain Resort along the Great Divide Trail, featuring technical terrain, route-finding and GPS support.

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.

An after-dark trail run in Whitemud Ravine of about 6 km on flagged singletrack, with required personal lighting and finish-line food and swag.

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.

Multiple trail distances at Nose Hill Park including 34 km, 17 km, 6.8 km and a 2 km kids run with chip timing and stocked 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.

Trail races at the Canmore Nordic Centre with distances from 1 km to 19.3 km, specific safety rules, aid stations, and on-site medal pickup.

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 ultramarathon and relay at Kihcihkaw Askî near Edmonton offering 12.5 km loops for distances from 25 km to 100 km and a 5 km for youth and elders.

Mad Hatters Running Club stages the 11th annual Futterwacken Trail Run in Elkwater, Alberta, offering three route options, a finisher medal for all and T shirts via registration. Early bird registration begins May 15.

A series of seven cross country races across Edmonton parks and the river valley from September 9 to October 21, 2026. Timing uses ChronoTrack tags, per race fee CA$18.24 and a full series package CA$99.03 including merchandise.

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.