Trail Running calendar near River Valley Whitemud 2025-2026

Join the 12th Annual Warm Hands Warm Hearts Run in Edmonton on November 15 to fundraise and collect warm winter items for people experiencing homelessness. Trail races from 5K to 21K plus virtual options make it perfect for families and tea..

BAR KA KOO Ultra & Relay invites solo runners and teams to tackle 55 km around Chickakoo Lake as five 11 km loops. Expect mostly technical single track, minimal markings, self supported and a 10 hour cutoff for a backcountry test.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day on March 15 with family friendly trail runs and walks at Rundle Family Center in Edmonton. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, Asics socks and a warm post race Irish Ukrainian meal to refuel.

Tackle groomed ski runs at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort during Hill of a Race with options from 5 km up to a 6 hour challenge. Proceeds support Olive Tree Projects maternity centre in Jacmel, Haiti and finishers get medals and a lift voucher.

Join the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series at Terwillegar Park in Edmonton on May 10, 2026 with a timed 3K kids run plus Sport and Enduro distances for all levels. Buy swag on registration and support local charities.

Join the Lakou Backyard Ultra in Spruce Grove to support Olive Tree Projects in Haiti. Volunteer run and held in the race director's own backyard, runners tackle hourly repeating loops in a friendly community atmosphere.

Blackfoot Ultra, known as "Death by 100 Hills", is a community trail race through the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area. With distances from 25 km to 100 km it welcomes first time ultras and seasoned runners seeking a fast,..

Hit the trails at Whitemud Park on May 31 for the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series in Edmonton. Choose your challenge, enjoy scenic ravine singletrack and support the Mito Canada Foundation while racing with fellow trail runners.

Survivorfest is an inclusive timed ultrarunning festival at Strathcona Athletic Park offering 6, 12 and 24 hour races plus kids events on fast, flat loops. Run, watch via livestream, and help support Saffron Centre’s youth programs.

Tackle scenic riverside trails at Goldbar Park in Edmonton with the 2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Expect a mix of hard pack and technical singletrack plus the famous Esso Hill for a fun community challenge.

Hit the trails at Chickakoo Lake on August 9, 2026 for the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series, featuring scenic routes for all abilities and a friendly community vibe. Run to support Girls Forward and MitoCanada and enjoy a great day outdoors.

Run For Recovery at Chickakoo Lake on Aug 27, 2026 is a family friendly timed trail event with distances from a kids 1.2K to a 12K on scenic single track and rolling Nordic trails. All levels welcome and proceeds benefit recovery charities.

Run scenic single track through the North Saskatchewan River Valley with river vistas, beaver dams and challenging climbs on looped courses from 3 km kids runs up to 100 mile ultras. Proceeds benefit Olive Tree Projects.

Join the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Devon on September 27, 2026 for the Northern Alberta finale at scenic Devon Lions Campground. Multiple distances and pace options make this a welcoming trail day for runners of all levels.