Trail Running calendar near Highland Park 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.

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.

Trail races at Bowmont Park in northwest Calgary on singletrack with punchy climbs, fast descents and Bow River and skyline views. Distances include 1 km, 3 km, 7.4 km and 11.7 km.

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.

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.

Trail races at West Bragg Creek offering 16K, 29K, 42K and 50K over single and double-track with significant elevation gain. Organized by Lewiston Ultra Events with specific registration and transfer rules.

A trail event at Nose Hill Park on August 30, 2026 offering 34 km, 17 km, 6.8 km and a non timed 2 km kids run with official timing, aid stations, photos and participant swag.

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 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 showcase autumn colors across singletrack and hard pack trails. Multiple distances include kids races plus 7.6 km and 14.0 km options with aid stations and a cup free policy.

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.

Racing Dusk is a 20 mile race at West Bragg Creek near the winter solstice. The course has three counter clockwise loops that can be run in any order and there is an eight hour time limit.

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.

A cross country race through Twelve Mile Coulee in Calgary featuring roughly 4 km and 8 km courses plus a children's 0.5 km fun run. Snow and mud are common and spikes or cleats are recommended.

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 race of the 2025 to 2026 Grand Prix series in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Trail loops of about 4 km and 8 km include snow, ice, hills and water crossings; spikes or cleats are recommended.