Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

Rivers Edge Ultra, part of the Rivers Edge Running Series, takes place in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada (51011 Range Rd 264). The event, scheduled for September 20, 2025, offers five main distances: 12 km, 21 km, 50 km, 80 km, 100 km, and a 100-mile option, marketed as “single-track awesomeness.” Th..

YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run takes place on the Nose Hill Park trails in Shaganappi Trail Northwest, Calgary, AB. The event offers a trail walk/run for everyone, with options of 7 km, 17 km, and 34 km, plus a 2 km Kids Run for under-10 participants. The course showcases the beautiful Nose Hill Park paths..

Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra is a 17-kilometer trail race held at Nose Hill Park in Calgary, Canada. Scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, this event offers a women-only category within the Sub Ultra program. The race runs in conjunction with the Stoked Oats Sub-Ultra Trail Run, but participants..

The Stoked Oats Trail Run will take place in Calgary on Sunday 21 September 2025.

2025 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Weaselhead takes place at the Weaselhead Natural Area Parking in Calgary, Alberta. Scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, it is the final race in the Central Alberta 5 Peaks series. The event features a charitable component, with fundraising opportunities for..

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Devon is held at the Devon Lions Campground, Saskatchewan Avenue East, Devon, Alberta. The 2025 edition takes place on Sunday, September 28, as the final race in the Northern Alberta Series. The event page highlights community fundraising, listing charity partners such..

The Saddle Hills Ultra is a challenging trail running event held at Spring Lake Ski Hill in Saddle Hills County. The race features a scenic 20K loop along equestrian trails with over 200 meters of elevation gain per lap, winding through the foothills. Participants can choose to run 20K, 40K, or 60K..

Bezanson Bog is a community cross-country running event hosted by the Bezanson Recreational Society at the Old Bezanson Townsite. The 2025 edition, on October 4, offers kids routes of 1k, 3k and 5k, plus adults’ 5k Run or Walk and 10k Run. The atmosphere centers on a welcoming, outdoorsy cross-count..

Run A Way Dryland Derby is a multi-day dog-powered racing event held at Christiansen Field Aerodrome in De Winton, Alberta. The 9th edition takes place October 9–12, 2025 and features standard 4.8 km courses and sprint distances of 2.7 km. The event offers several competitive classes (rigs up to fou..

Drayton Valley Turkey Trot, now in its 5th year as the Pembina Nordic Turkey Trot, takes place at the Pembina Nordic Ski Centre in Rocky Rapids, Alberta. The event features a 5 km run or walk on trails that include single-track and grass-covered wide track, plus a 1 km kids race. Finishers receive m..

The Dark is a unique ultramarathon held inside the Bellevue Underground Mine in Alberta, Canada. This loop race features a 500-meter course within a 250-meter mine shaft, with a cool, consistent temperature of 0° to 2°C year-round. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours, aiming to com..

BAR-KA-KOO Ultra & Relay is a 55-kilometer trail challenge at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area in Parkland County. The race consists of five 11-kilometer loops, with a 10-hour time cap and a must-finish-loop-4-by-dusk rule. About 75% of the course is technical single-track, and participants run self-s..

Racing Dusk is a unique 20-mile trail running event held near the winter solstice at West Bragg Creek, Calgary, Alberta. Organized by Iron Legs Running Company, the race features three counterclockwise loops that start and finish at the same location. Participants can choose the order in which they..

Hill of a Race in Edmonton is a challenging running event held at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort. Participants navigate up and down groomed ski runs, requiring extra traction for footing. The event offers three race options: 5 km, 10 km, and a unique 6-hour challenge where runners complete as many loops as..

Set beside the Oldman River in Lethbridge, Alberta, The Oldman Backyard Ultra unfolds among rolling coulees. Runners tackle a 6.7 km loop and can choose to complete 1, 5, 10, or 50 laps. The event embraces the distinctive backyard ultra format, with an hour-based cadence that challenges endurance wh..

The Lakou Backyard Ultra will take place in Spruce Grove on Saturday 16 May 2026.

Klondike Ultra is a weekend trail-running event held at Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park near Edmonton, Alberta. The lineup includes multiple distances: 6 km (Klondike Kids), 10 km (Klondike Rush), 27 km (The Dead Horse), 50 km (Little Klondike), and 100 km (Klondike Ultra). Runne..

Survivorfest Running Event is an annual timed endurance festival held at Strathcona Athletic Park in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada (Treaty Six territory). The event offers multiple race formats: 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour solo or relay, plus a Kids Race, with the option to compete virtually. The..

Set at Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park in Grande Prairie, Alberta, the Tuffest10 Trail Race returns June 20, 2026 for its 12th edition. The event offers five distances: 5 km and 10 km runs or walks, plus 20 km, 30 km, and a 50 km Ultra. Runners and hikers alike can tackle multi-lap challenges or..

The Powderface Mountain Marathon, held at Station Flats in Kananaskis, Alberta, is a renowned trail running event and a must-do for trail enthusiasts. The marathon covers 42.2 km with approximately 1286 meters of elevation gain on scenic K-Country singletrack trails. A half marathon option is also a..