Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2026-2027

The Elphinstone Ascent is a vertical kilometre on Mount Elphinstone near Gibsons on 1 August 2026. Limited to 60 runners, it includes a King and Queen of the Mountain classification and a GPX route is provided.

Remote point to point trail ultrarace in British Columbia offering 124 mile, 100 km and 40 mile options with substantial elevation.

Emperor's Challenge returns August 8, 2026 in Tumbler Ridge with a 20 km mountain race plus 2 km and 4 km kids races. Chip timing, five water stations and a fully marked alpine course.

Trail event at Stake Lake near Kamloops offering 25 km, 50 km, 100 km and relay options plus a 25 km night race. Routes mix singletrack and double track with technical sections, drop bag access and multiple aid stations.

A multi-distance trail running event in Squamish BC on August 15 and 16 2026, featuring races from 23 km to 50 miles. The 2026 edition is sold out.

Trail races at Cobble Hill Mountain offering long, short and kids distances with aid stations and a cupless policy. Bib pickup requires government photo ID and parking is only in designated nearby areas.

Two days of trail racing across Whistler Blackcomb with four distances from about 12 km to 100 km and views of alpine lakes and Black Tusk.

Mountain ultramarathon in Kimberley BC offering 108k, 54k, a half marathon and relays. Technical single track, significant elevation gain, and UTMB qualification for solo entrants.

Trail races at Aldergrove Regional Park with 22 km, 11 km, 5 km and 1 km options; partner or solo entries, strollers welcome, finisher medal and donation to BabyGoRound.

Trail event in Clearwater BC on 22 August 2026 offering 1 km kids, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km courses on rough Candle Creek trails.

An unsanctioned roughly 8 km loop in Ucluelet with road and trail sections, registration at The Break Cafe and post run treats and prizes.

Multi day trail event at Revelstoke Mountain Resort from 28 to 30 August 2026 featuring races from 6 km to a 50 km ultra with gondola access and published cut offs.

Uphill mountain race in Revelstoke covering 6.6 km with 1200 m of ascent, starting at Rockford Plaza and finishing at the top of the Upper Revelation Gondola.

A 21 km trail loop around Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island with a relay option, held on the Labour Day long weekend and sanctioned by BC Athletics.

A mountain trail event on Blackcomb with a Peak to Peak gondola crossing, routes through meadows and alpine lakes, and multiple distances including kids runs and a non competitive hiking division.

A lap based trail running challenge at Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish on September 5 2026, with 3HR solo and team options, a Coffee Run lap and a 1 km Little Lapper for kids.

Trail event in Kenna Cartwright Park, Kamloops offering 50, 25, 14 and new 8 km options on single track with notable elevation and scenic views.

A 25.3 km trail relay on the Traboulay Poco Trail in Port Coquitlam with four legs, team and solo options, and park exchange points.

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-day stage trail race in Golden British Columbia September 11 to 13 2026 with multiple distance options on singletrack and mixed trails registration is sold out.