Trail Running calendar near Fernie 2026-2027

Meet the Minotaur is a skyrunning festival in Crowsnest Pass Alberta from June 26 to 28 2026. It features a 33.5 km SkyRace, a 10.5 km youth race and a certified Vertical Kilometer.

Sinister 7 Ultra in Crowsnest Pass Alberta runs July 11-12 2026. Events range from a half marathon to a seven stage 100 mile course across Rocky Mountain trails with transition areas, aid stations and time limits.

Sole Survivor Trail Race on July 18, 2026 features 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km forest trail courses at Pete's Park in Blairmore. Aid stations vary by distance and strollers and pets are not permitted.

Trail ultra in Fernie offering a 50 km route with 3,000 m ascent and an optional 15 km combo with 840 m ascent. The event uses single-track trails, staffed aid stations, and finish-line amenities.

A 15 km mountain trail race at Fernie Alpine Resort on July 26, 2026, featuring a climb through Cedar Bowl to the Headwall and a descent via Timber Bowl. Entry requires a prior RCR waiver and the field is limited to 200 racers.

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.

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 race on September 19, 2026 at Castle Mountain Resort featuring a 28 km solo and relay across two summits and an alpine valley. The course mixes single track and off-trail sections with live music after the event.

The Dark is a timed loop race inside the Bellevue Underground Mine on October 31 to November 1 2026. Runners complete 500 m laps in 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options while the mine stays around 0 to 2 °C and family Halloween activities run nearby..

An annual 5 km fun run in Cranbrook that supports Kootenay Christian Academy, with a Last One Standing Backyard Ultramarathon. The event includes water stations, timing chips, medals for age group podiums and race packs for early registrant..

A loop vertical race at Pass Powderkeg in Crowsnest Pass. Runners make four lift line ascents to reach 1,000 m of gain over about 9.75 km, with a single aid station at the base.