Trail Running calendar near Fernie 2026-2027

Test yourself at the Canadian National Skyrunning Championships in Alberta. This premier event features high altitude challenges including a Vertical Kilometer and the legendary 33 km SkyRace.

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.

A high-vert 50 km trail race in Fernie with about 3,000 m of ascent and a 15 km add-on the next day. Limited field and registration closes July 15, 2026.

A 15 km trail segment at Fernie Alpine Resort featuring climbs through Cedar Bowl and a steep descent via Timber Bowl; registration requires a prior RCR waiver and the 15 km field is limited.

A 200 mile ultra across the Continental Divide near Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta. The event includes a new 100 km course and relay teams, with checkpoints every 20 to 40 km, GPS files and mandatory inReach tracking.

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.

A 28 km mountain trail event at Castle Mountain Resort on September 19, 2026. The route climbs two summits, crosses an alpine valley with single track and off-trail sections, and concludes with live music and awards.

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..