Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

The 5K Foam Fest in Cochrane is a 5 km course packed with over 25 obstacles, foam, and mud. The day features music, food vendors, and a free kids zone. Start times are staggered and every obstacle is optional.

The Black Gold Brute Obstacle Course Race returns for its fourth year in Drayton Valley. This six-hour event features a unique loop-based format with competitive heats and long-distance "Savage" and "Barbaric" challenges. Open heats and a t..

The Taber Tuff in Taber, Alberta, offers 25K, 12.5K, and 6K courses through local coulees and ravines. Registration for 2026 is open with a participant cap. An option allows runners to complete the course the week before and submit their GP..

The Sinister 7 Ultra traverses the remote and rugged terrain of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Choose your challenge from 100-mile, 50-mile, 50k, or half marathon distances, tackled solo or as a team. With a multi-stage course, significant elev..

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra where runners complete a 6.706 km loop every hour starting and finishing at the Ed Eggerer Athletic Park.

Singletrack trail races at Bowmont Park with kids distances and two adult distances, valley and river views, rolling hills and some steep climbs. The event is cup free with aid stations and on site washrooms.

This trail running event in Edmonton's Gold Bar Park is the third race in the Northern Alberta series. It features a mix of hard pack trails and technical singletrack, including the famous Esso Hill. Races are offered for all ages, from a c..

Enjoy Edmonton's scenic river valley trails with the Moose Is Loose annual 10 km and 21 km trail events featuring finisher medals and a post-race meal.

Test your limits in the Canadian Rockies with a 118 km ultramarathon or 42 km mountain race. Experience high altitude summits and a river crossing in the spectacular wilderness of Alberta.

Iron Legs Mountain Races offers a set of mountain distance events and a Racing Dusk evening race, with dates announced for December 2025 and August 2026. Multiple distances are available from 25 km to 100 km.

Experience an obstacle course challenge at Heritage Ranch along the scenic Red Deer River. Choose from distances ranging from 5 km to 21 km in this premier Alberta endurance event situated between Calgary and Edmonton.

Experience the Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Heritage Ranch along the scenic Red Deer River. Challenge yourself with obstacle races ranging from 5K to 21K on a fast and flat course in the heart of Alberta.

Join an urban trail race through Edmontons scenic river valley with distances from 1.2 km to 34 km to support mens mental health awareness.

The Divide 200 is Canada's only 200-mile ultramarathon, set in the Rocky Mountains. It traverses alpine terrain and remote backcountry along the Great Divide Trail. This event is designed for experienced ultramarathoners with skills in rout..

An iconic trail race on the mountain paths of Kananaskis Country, offering four distances from 16 km to 50 km. Starting from West Bragg Creek, runners tackle a technical course with views of Moose Mountain. A historic event that brings the..

A family-friendly trail run at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, featuring four distances including a technical 12K. Proceeds support addiction recovery centers in Edmonton. All finishers receive a medal.

Join the Calgary Trail Run Community for the YYC Sub Ultra at Nose Hill Park. Choose from several distances ranging from a 2 km kids run to a 34 km trail challenge in the heart of Alberta.

Experience world class Olympic trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre. This mountain trail run offers diverse distances from 1 km to 19 km through technical singletrack and stunning alpine scenery.

The Lost Soul Ultra Marathon runs through the river valley coulees of Lethbridge, Alberta. With distances of 50 km, 100 km, and 100 miles, it offers a challenging course with significant hills. It also serves as a qualifier for the Western..

The Black Lung Ultra returns for its 3rd annual edition in Nordegg, Alberta. This 62 km, three-stage trail run traverses the historic Rocky Mountain landscape. A solo or team challenge starting from the old mining town.