Trail Running calendar near Squamish 2026-2027

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.

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.

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 running around Whistler Blackcomb with four distances, alpine terrain and two days of racing.

A 21 km trail loop around Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island with a relay option, held on the Labour Day long weekend and sanctioned by BC Athletics.

A mountain trail event on Blackcomb with a Peak to Peak gondola crossing, routes through meadows and alpine lakes, and multiple distances including kids runs and a non competitive hiking division.

A lap based trail running challenge at Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish on September 5 2026, with 3HR solo and team options, a Coffee Run lap and a 1 km Little Lapper for kids.

A four-leg team trail relay in Port Coquitlam with marked exchange points, scheduled package pick up and on-course refreshment stations; the final runner collects finisher medals for the whole team.

A 25 km trail race through Garibaldi Provincial Park with 1080 m ascent and 1353 m descent. Limited to 100 runners, the event is self supported with mandatory kit lists, shuttle logistics and a start to finish bag transfer.

Local and virtual trail event at Alice Lake offering marathon, half and shorter races with aid stations, shuttles and a donation to CMHA STEPS.

Ocean Athletics hosts the Festival of Cross Country on September 19 2026 at Crescent Park in South Surrey. Races cover categories from Seahorse to Masters and registration closes September 16 2026.

Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park offering multiple distances through forest and around Goldie and Flower lakes as part of the BC 5 Peaks series.

A point to point trail near Whistler offering a 9 km runner route and a 7.5 km walking option from Cheakamus to Cal Cheak campground. Registration fees support the Engaruka boarding school in Tanzania.

Team-based climb on Grouse Mountain featuring a head to head race between Daniel and Henrik Sedin, random team assignments, fundraising and a mountaintop celebration.

A Whistler weekend event featuring a 50 km solo ultra in five 10 km loops and 50 mile relays for teams of four or eight.

A point to point ultramarathon linking Mount Seymour, Grouse and Cypress in one continuous route. About 57 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain, held in North Vancouver on October 3, 2026.

Community trail run in Whistler's Lost Lake Park offering 5 km and 10 km measured courses with on route support and post run snacks.

Trail races in North Vancouver include marathon, half marathon and 10 km, costume awards, multiple aid stations and a cup free policy requiring personal fluid containers.

Halloween 5K at Swangard Stadium with a 400 m Mini Monster Dash for kids, chip timing and participant swag included.

Trail half marathon and shorter races at Sasamat Trail in Vancouver supporting first responders, with fundraising and team options.