Trail Running calendar near Merritt 2026-2027

Join the Merritt Backyard Ultra to tackle a 6.7 km loop every hour in a solo or team format. Support the Cops for Kids foundation while testing your endurance in this community focused event.

Beat the Buzzer is a backyard ultra at Stake Lake near Kamloops with hourly 6.5 km laps. Registration includes solo and two person team options for under six hours, over six hours, or up to 24 hours, with sponsor prizes and an evening gathe..

Trail running and XC biking at Coutlee Plateau near Merritt with 10 km and 26 km options, multi sport entries, and free onsite camping.

A trail running event at the Stake Lake Nordic Centre featuring 25km, 50km, and 100km distances. The mixed-terrain course is open to solo runners and relay teams. Registration includes custom swag, coffee, and finisher medals or a belt buck..

Trail race in Kenna Cartwright Park, Kamloops offering 50 km, 25 km, 14 km and a new 8 km in 2026. The course uses single and double-track trails with about 860 m elevation gain per lap.

Trail run at Kenna Cartwright Park in Kamloops offering 5 km 10 km and 21 km options. Mixed double track and single track routes provide valley and lake views plus frequent wildlife sightings.

A charity event at Riverside Park in Kamloops that pairs running with donut stops to benefit the Kamloops Food Bank. Three distances are offered with donuts provided and a donut themed finisher award.

Experience the Hoodoo 8K in Kamloops a scenic 8 km trail loop featuring 175 meters of elevation gain as part of the Interior Running Association series.

A new night trail run on the Kenna Cartwright trails in Kamloops featuring themed jump scares, costumed characters and candy stations. Two distances are offered and registration opens May 25, 2026.