Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2025-2026

Survival of the Fittest is a challenging trail running event held on the scenic Capilano University lands in Squamish, British Columbia. The race offers two main distances: 18 km and 35 km, featuring a mix of climbing, descending, runnable, and technical terrain. Participants enjoy stunning views of..

The 38th Annual Harriers 2:18 Run Elk/Beaver Ultras is a premier ultramarathon event taking place at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park in Victoria, BC, on May 10, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 40K walk. The course features a fast and flat 10-k..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan is a premier trail running event held at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall in British Columbia, Canada. It features two main race distances: a challenging 26-kilometer long course with 638 meters of vertical gain, and a shorter 13-kilometer cours..

The Bear Mountain Trail Race is a challenging trail running event held in Mission, British Columbia. It offers three race distances: 8 km, 15 km, and 30 km, featuring steep climbs and scenic views along lush tracks. The event is part of a weekend of outdoor activities, with the race showcasing rugge..

The Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run, held at Nipika Mountain Resort near Radium Hot Springs, BC, is a scenic trail running event set in the Kootenay Rockies. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025, the race features multiple distances: 2.5 km kids’ run, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and 25 km. The course inclu..

The Iron Knee and Tender Knee are point-to-point trail races held in North Vancouver, starting from Cleveland Park (Iron Knee, 25 km) or Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (Tender Knee, 12 km) and finishing on the scenic shores of Deep Cove. Participants experience challenging trails, including the..

The Selkirk Slacker 12hr Ultra Trail Run & Relay is an inclusive endurance event held in Golden, British Columbia. Participants run or walk a scenic 5.96 km loop trail with 164m ascent and 169m descent, completing as many laps as possible within 8 or 12 hours. The event offers solo and team relay op..

The Vedder Mountain Challenge is a unique multisport event held at Cultus Lake and Vedder Mountain, BC, featuring trail running and multisport races over two days. On Saturday, participants can choose between a challenging 15km or 35km trail run, both starting and finishing at Smith Falls Campground..

The Hurt'n Bear Trail Race, hosted by the Prince George Road Runners, takes place at the scenic Pidherny Recreation Site, a 620-hectare trail system in Prince George. The event features 5km, 10km, and the Hagen Half marathon (21.3km) distances, showcasing trails shaped by eskers and glacial kettles...

The Snowden Trail Race, taking place in Campbell River, BC, features two scenic courses of 11k and 26k through the beautiful Snowden Demonstration Forest. Participants can enjoy a well-marked trail with gentle elevation changes, making it suitable for runners of all levels. The event promotes commun..

The 2025 Run for Water Trail Race takes place on May 31 at Sumas Mountain, British Columbia. This challenging event offers three distances: 10K with 500m elevation gain, 25K with nearly 1,500m elevation gain, and a tough 50K featuring almost 3,000m elevation gain on rugged, technical single-track tr..

The Rolley Coaster is an 8-hour loop trail event held at Rolley Lake Provincial Park in Mission, BC, hosted by Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. Participants can run, hike, or walk an 8km course featuring rolling trails, mixed forests, footbridges, streams, waterfalls, and scenic lake views, with 344..

Run Comfy Numb is Whistler’s original and locally owned trail race, held annually since 2004. Set in Whistler, BC, Canada, it offers two challenging distances: a 25km and an epic 50km course. The race features exhilarating climbs, thrilling descents, and sweeping vistas along a nearly all singletrac..

The Heritage Woods Trail Run is part of the TRiO Race Series, taking place in Port Moody, BC, on May 31, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K run, with options for individual and team registrations. The event promotes community engagement and encourages runners of all ages, offering..

The Sooke Hills 50km and 25km is an exciting trail running event taking place at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park in Sooke, BC, on May 31, 2025. Participants can choose between two challenging routes: a 50km course that includes summits of Mt. Empress, Monument Mountain, and Mt.Quimper, featuring appr..

McLennan's Grit 12-Hour Ultra Trail Run is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, on May 31, 2025. Named in honor of ultra runner Fred McLennan, this event promotes wellness and community spirit by inviting participants of all abilities to run or wa..

The Dirty Feet Trail Run - Race 2 takes place in the scenic Myra Bellevue Provincial Park in Kelowna, BC. Scheduled for June 1, 2025, this trail running event offers three distance options: 5km, 10km, and 21km. Participants will navigate a diverse course featuring forest trails with rocks, roots, br..

The Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge is a trail running event held in the Beatton River Valley, Cecil Lake, BC, Canada. This challenging yet enjoyable race features three course options: 5km, 10km, and 21km, catering to various fitness levels. The event serves as a fundraiser for local school food p..

The Coaster is a trail running event held on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, starting at Kinnikinnick Park in Sechelt. It offers a variety of race distances including a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and a free Cubs run for kids. The event showcases the natural beauty, community, and culture..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni will take place in Port Alberni on Saturday 7 June 2025. You can run between 10 and 22 kilometers.