Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027

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.

A Spartan Race weekend at Heritage Ranch on the banks of the Red Deer River with Sprint, Super, Beast, a kids race and a four hour Hurricane Heat. The ranch offers on site dining and guided horseback rides.

A two day Spartan Trifecta weekend at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer with Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races along trails by the Red Deer River. The Beast is part of the Canada National Series and the ranch offers on-site amenities.

Urban trail event from Gold Bar Park with three scenic loops and multiple distances; proceeds support men’s mental health awareness and the HeadsUpGuys online resource.

Trail races at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area near Edmonton feature wooded singletrack, sustained climbs and ridge views. Distances range from kids races to sport and enduro loops, with on course aid and wooden finisher items.

An alpine 200 mile ultramarathon in August 2026 near Castle Mountain Resort Alberta. The event offers solo and relay options plus a new 100k course, requires satellite inReach trackers and limits entry to 100 runners.

Trail run at Crimson Lake on August 15, 2026 near Rocky Mountain House Alberta featuring 3 km, 10 km and 20 km distances. A non-profit event supporting maintenance of the trail system.

Trail races on original Kananaskis Country trails at West Bragg Creek offering 16KM to 50KM distances with significant elevation, aid stations, and specific entry and transfer rules.

A timed trail event at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area offering 12K, 6K, 3K and a 1.2K kids loop, on-course aid and evening awards. Proceeds and fundraising support Our House Addiction Recovery Centre and McDougall House.

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.

Trail races at the Canmore Nordic Centre offer multiple distances from 1 km to 19.3 km on singletrack and doubletrack with mountain views. Bear spray is required for main distances and the event is cup free with aid stations and age categor..

A one-day obstacle race at Misery Mountain on September 5, 2026, featuring a **6.2 km** course with 212 m of ascent, volunteer-built obstacles, and community-driven organization.

Trail event at Kihcihkaw Askî near Edmonton with 12.5 km loops for solos and relays, distances from a youth 5 km to 100 km, staffed aid stations and hand-timed loop records.

Mad Hatters Running Club stages the 11th annual Futterwacken Trail Run in Elkwater, Alberta, offering three route options, a finisher medal for all and T shirts via registration. Early bird registration begins May 15.

A weekend trail ultra in Lethbridge offering 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile options across river valley coulees, with aid stations, notable elevation and Western States qualifying times.

A 62 km three stage ultra in Nordegg Alberta with solo and team options. The route follows mountain ridges and sections near the towns mining heritage.

Flyathlon mixes trail running, fishing and craft beer in Red Deer on September 12, 2026. This 5 km fundraising event is organized by Freshwater Conservation Canada and includes registration, fundraising, and prizes.

Trail races near Grande Prairie on September 12, 2026 with distances from a free 400 m kids run to a 42 km marathon that runs the half course forward and back.

Community run and walk at Birchwood Trails in Fort McMurray on September 13, 2026, featuring age-group races, a 3 km walk, family activities, and fundraising for humanitarian aid in Palestine.