Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2025-2026

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..

The Oldman Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held near the Oldman River in Lethbridge, Alberta, featuring a 6.7 km loop course through rolling coulees. As one of Alberta's first Backyard Ultras and a 2026 Silver Ticket event in Canada, it challenges runners to complete laps every ho..

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

The Klondike Ultra is a challenging trail running event held near the Athabasca River, featuring unique terrain with old wagon trails, moss-covered sand dunes, and boreal forests. It offers multiple race distances including a 6 km kids' run, 10 km Klondike Rush, 27 km Dead Horse, 50 km Little Klondi..

The Survivorfest Running Event is an annual timed ultrarunning competition held at Strathcona Athletic Park in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. It features 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour solo or relay races, including a kids' race, catering to runners of all levels. The event supports the Saffron Centr..

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..

The Taber Tuff 25 is a scenic ultra running event held in Taber, Alberta, featuring distances of 25K, 12.5K, and 6K. Set in the picturesque coulees and river valley ravines of Taber Municipal Park, the race offers a beautiful yet challenging course ideal for those new to ultra running or seeking a p..

The Sinister 7 Ultra, held in Blairmore, Alberta, Canada, is Western Canada's largest trail race featuring multiple distances: 100-mile, 50-mile, 50k, half marathon, and a 100-mile relay. The challenging course is divided into seven stages, each highlighting the region's geographic and historic land..