Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

An in person trail run and pancake breakfast at the Nose Hill west parking lot in Calgary. The event features a 45 minute trail run, shared pancakes with provided plates and cups, and free limited tickets.

Loop style obstacle course in Drayton Valley on July 4, 2026, offering Competitive Savage Barbaric open and team formats with age based pricing.

Two hour in-person survival-style obstacle event for adults, children and k9 at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on July 4, 2026. Courses use varied terrain and obstacles are not revealed in advance.

Trail event in Taber, AB with 25K, 12.5K and 6K options. The course runs through coulees and along the river valley. Registration for 2026 is open and closes June 30.

Sinister 7 Ultra in Crowsnest Pass Alberta runs July 11-12 2026. Events range from a half marathon to a seven stage 100 mile course across Rocky Mountain trails with transition areas, aid stations and time limits.

A 24-hour trail endurance run at the Canmore Nordic Centre for solo runners and several relay team sizes. The course mixes single-track and double-track, pacers may join in the latter half and fundraising supports Ever Active.

A loop-format event on July 17, 2026 where runners complete a 6.706 km circuit each hour until one remains, starting and finishing at Ed Eggerer Athletic Park with basic aid and access to Genesis Place.

Sole Survivor Trail Race on July 18, 2026 features 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km forest trail courses at Pete's Park in Blairmore. Aid stations vary by distance and strollers and pets are not permitted.

Union All Terrain at Hidden Valley Ski Resort on July 18, 2026 features competitive timed heats with age group podium awards followed by family fun heats, on a course of varied obstacles for different experience levels.

On July 19, 2026 at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Elkwater AB, enjoy trail runs of 5 km and 10 km and an approximately 10 km mountain bike race through Cypress Hills Provincial Park with medals and age group awards.

Trail races at Bowmont Park feature singletrack routes with short climbs, fast descents and river valley views. Multiple distances include kids 1 km and 3 km plus 7.4 km and 11.7 km options, with aid stations and a cup free setup.

A limited field mountain running event at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge featuring a 21.1 km half marathon and a 10 km paved course, with a Zero‑Trace policy and partnership supporting Kananaskis conservation.

Trail races at Gold Bar Park along the North Saskatchewan River featuring hard pack, technical singletrack and a notable climb. Multiple distances from 1 km to 12.9 km, aid stations, cup free format and on site swag and medals.

Trail event in Edmonton on July 26, 2026 with 21 km and 10 km run and walk options, chipped bib, finishers' medal and a post event meal included.

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.

Iron Legs Mountain Races features multiple trail distances from 25 km to 100 km, plus a 50 mile relay and a Racing Dusk event. Registration is open and the organizer has held events since 2009.

An obstacle race weekend at Heritage Ranch by the Red Deer River with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a Kids Race. The venue offers varied trails, ranch activities, and offsite parking at Westerner Park.

A two day Spartan Trifecta weekend at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer with Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races along trails by the Red Deer River. The Beast is part of the Canada National Series and the ranch offers on-site amenities.

Trail race at Gold Bar Park with three loops and distances from 1.2 km kids to 34 km solo. The event raises funds for men's mental health through HeadsUpGuys and includes medals and shirts.

Trail races at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area near Edmonton feature wooded singletrack, sustained climbs and ridge views. Distances range from kids races to sport and enduro loops, with on course aid and wooden finisher items.