Trail Running calendar near Calgary 2026-2027

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

Trail races at West Bragg Creek, AB on Aug 22, 2026 offering 16K, 29K, 42K and 50K on single and double track trails.

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.

A colourful 5k at North Glenmore Park with inflatable monsters, colour and bubble stations, plus a separate music festival and kids options.

A cross-country relay at Confederation Park on September 20, 2026 with teams of three running a 3 km figure-eight on groomed grass. A 1 km kids race is also held and hot soup is served after the event.

Trail races at Weaselhead Flats in southwest Calgary, the final stop in the Central Alberta 5 Peaks series, with distances from 1 km kids races to a 14 km enduro.

Part of the 2026-2027 Calgary Roadrunners Grand Prix, the River Park Classic X/C offers 8 km and 4 km races plus a short kids run at Sandy Beach picnic area. Online pre-registration is preferred and entry fees apply.

A fall trail race around Okotoks Recreation Centre offering 1 km, 4 km and 8 km distances. Pre-registration is closed, on-site registration will be available and a post-race social follows.

Annual cross-country at South Edworthy Park, part of the Calgary Roadrunners Grand Prix Series. Expect late-season trail conditions and choose from 1 km, 4 km, or 8 km, with a post-race soup social at the seniors centre.

A community cross country event through Bowmont Park with options for children and adults, timed races, and a post race meal at the Silver Springs Community Association. Festive outfits are common and winter footing is expected.

A three-loop 20 miles winter race at West Bragg Creek with an 8 hour limit, loop-order choice, GPX routes, and specific mandatory gear.

Experience a classic winter cross country race on the scenic Panorama Hills trails in Calgary. Choose between 4 km and 8 km distances on a snowy and varied terrain with a community social to follow.

Cross-country race in Twelve Mile Coulee with a kids run and 4 km and 8 km courses over snow ice and mud, cash entry fees and post race soup at Tuscany Community Hall.

A winter cross-country race at Nose Hill Park offering 4 km and 8 km courses plus a kids fun run, part of the 2025 to 2026 Grand Prix Series. The 2026 event is the 41st running.

Experience a traditional winter cross country race through the scenic Weaselhead Flats and Jackrabbit Trail. Tackle snowy forest paths in 4 km or 8 km distances followed by a warm community social.

Final Grand Prix race in Fish Creek Provincial Park with 4 km and 8 km cross country courses over trails, hills and winter conditions.

Indoor 5 km run through Calgary's +15 Skywalk on 7 March 2027 offering multiple distances, official timing, and finish medals.

A 5 km obstacle-course fun run in Cochrane on June 26, 2027 featuring over 25 optional obstacles, an inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. A free kids zone serves ages six and under and spectators may access th..

Grassroots Backyard Ultra in Okotoks runs repeated 6.71 km loops along the Sheep River with Last Runner Standing format and limited 15 hour and 24 hour timed options.