Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2026-2027

High alpine trail race near Rossland offering 50 km, 25 km, 12 km and a short kids race. Point-to-point routes, cupless aid stations and mandatory gear requirements for longer distances.

Trail races at Cypress Mountain offer several distances from a kids run to a 14.1 km Grit course. The terrain includes technical singletrack and steep doubletrack climbs and the event is cup free with water and an on course electrolyte drin..

A weekend event in Merritt BC on July 18 and 19, 2026 offering running distances of 10 km and 26 km. The schedule lists running on Saturday and a biking option on Sunday.

A loop-based Backyard Ultra and a separate 24-hour endurance run at Silver Star Provincial Park, each using a 4.17-mile (6.7 km) marked course; the Backyard Ultra is a Bronze-ranked event with national ranking implications.

Mountain trail races at Mount Seymour Resort offering 35 km, 50 km and a 50 km two person relay across technical North Shore trails with significant elevation gain. A non timed 1 km kids run is also included.

Two-day trail running event at Whitewater on July 25 and 26, 2026 featuring 10 km and 15 km mountain courses, on-course aid, live music, barbecue, and on-site camping at Hummingbird Lodge.

A backyard ultra of hourly 6.706 km laps on soft trails around the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds; entries sold out with transfers possible, camping available and team scoring offered.

A mountain trail ultra in Fernie BC covering about 50 km with 2,700 m of ascent and varied single track. An optional 15 km Headwall Hustle is available the following day for a combo entry.

A 15 km trail race at Fernie Alpine Resort that climbs Cedar Bowl to the Headwall then drops through Timber Bowl. Part of the Elk Valley Ultra, it requires an RCR waiver and has a 200-runner limit with adult and youth categories.

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.

Fat Dog 120 is a multi distance trail race in southwestern British Columbia featuring remote technical single track and an approx 124 mile point to point route with substantial elevation gain and downloadable GPX files.

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 mountain trail running around Whistler Blackcomb, with four race distances, alpine views and lakes. The event takes place on the shared territory of the Lil’wat and Squamish Peoples.

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 run and walk in Clearwater on 22 August 2026 with routes through old growth inland rainforest and valley views. Distances include 1 km kids, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km; registration opens 1 January 2026.

Trail race weekend at Revelstoke Mountain Resort from August 28 to 30, 2026 featuring events from a 6 km vertical ascent to a 50 km ultra and multi day options. Fees are charged in Canadian dollars and some entries include gondola tickets.

Bottoms Up! is a 6.6 km uphill race at Revelstoke Mountain Resort with about 1200 m of ascent, a checkpoint at 3 km and a participant gondola pass included. The course is the uphill route for the 2027 and 2028 Canadian championships.