Trail Running calendar near Merritt 2026-2027

A trail run in Lac Du Bois Grasslands Park near Kamloops with 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options. Expect desertlike single track, rocky sections and shuttle service from Windsor Avenue because there is no parking at the site.

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.

Test your endurance at the Beat the Buzzer Backyard Ultra near Kamloops. Run a 6.5 km loop every hour as a solo participant or in a relay team until the buzzer sounds in this unique trail running event.

Experience trail running and XC mountain biking at British Columbia's Coutlee Plateau. Choose from 10 km or 26 km courses and enjoy a weekend of outdoor sport with free on site 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.