British Columbia
Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in British Columbia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 102 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in British Columbia below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A 21 km mountain trail run and relay on Bowen Island circling Mt Gardner with chip timing, aid stations, and proceeds supporting local conservation groups.
Trail races on Blackcomb Mountain accessed by gondola, with distances from kids runs to a roughly 17 km Grit course and on-course aid and awards.
Lap the Bluffs is a lap-based trail running event in Smoke Bluffs Park, Squamish, with multiple race formats from a 1 km kids run to time-based lap challenges.
Two day orienteering weekend with a new Woodfrog Lake middle race, a social sprint and beach picnic at Lac la Hache, and a long race on the Dugan South map.
Multi-distance trail event in Kenna Cartwright Park near Kamloops offering 50, 25, 14 and a new 8 km course with marked singletrack, staffed aid stations, and a cupless policy.
A team relay on the Traboulay Poco Trail with four legs and exchange points at Gates Park, Castle Park, and Tinhouse Brewing; Leg 2 follows a detour.
Five day 165 km stage race along the Sunshine Coast Trail in qathet, British Columbia, September 9–14, 2026. Registration is limited to 20 participants and proceeds support the Tla'amin Nation Guardians Program and qPAWS.
Three days of mapped, marked trail running in Golden, BC with multi-day stage formats and single-day races on Rocky Mountain singletrack along the Columbia River.
Trail races at Goldstream Provincial Park on September 12 and 13, 2026. Options include 28 km, 50 km, 50 mile and a double with substantial elevation and multiple aid stations.
Trail races at Manning Park offering 13 km, 27 km and 50 km courses around Lightning Lake with alpine sections and an ascent near Frosty Mountain. Aid is limited, mandatory gear is required for the longer distances and optional live tracking is avail..
Trail event on the Berg Lake Trail with 50 km ultra, half marathon, 12 km and 5 km out and back runs and aid stations.
All-women fundraiser in Campbell River on September 12, 2026 offering 5 km walk and 5 km or 10 km runs to support local women’s charities.
A Backyard Ultra in Smithers BC on September 12 2026 where runners repeat a 6 km loop each hour until one runner remains.
Time trial up Kill the Banker at Revelstoke: a 3.7 km, 879 m ascent on steep, rocky trail with a 2-hour limit and 100 available spots.
Teams of eight relay on a 400 m track, each runner doing two 30 minute legs to cover the greatest distance in eight hours; divisions include Open, Mixed and Master.
A 25 km self supported trail race in Garibaldi Park with 1080 m ascent, limited to 100 runners, mandatory kit and a required shuttle to the start.
An annual running event for people aged 55 and over featuring an 8K race and a 5K fun run along the North Dyke by the Fraser River. Chip timing, aid stations and a post run social with food and music are included.
A community-focused family fun run in Rossland with 1, 3, 5 and 10 km options; net proceeds support the Black Jack Skier Development Program.
Trail races at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Vernon BC offering kids 2.5 km and courses of 13 km, 28 km and 52 km on technical singletrack with stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.
Trail event at Alice Lake, Squamish on September 19, 2026 offering 42/21/11 km plus virtual entries and a $5 donation per registration to CMHA STEPS.