Trail Running calendar near Vancouver 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.

A multi-duration trail event at Lake Padden with 2.6 mile loops, timed options of 6, 12, 24 and 32 hours, on-course aid, keepsakes, and awards.

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.

Trail runs of 12K, 25K and 50K start at Fairhaven Park and loop through Larrabee State Park, featuring lakes, narrow ridgelines and views of Mt. Baker and Bellingham Bay. Courses include technical, rocky sections with multiple aid stations.

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 races at Cobble Hill Mountain offering long, short and kids distances with aid stations and a cupless policy. Bib pickup requires government photo ID and parking is only in designated nearby areas.

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 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.

A two day 70 mile trail relay at Moran State Park on Orcas Island, run over twelve legs by teams of two to six. The course moves through forests, lakeshores, wetlands and the 2,399 foot Mount Constitution summit.

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

Track event in Duncan BC on September 19 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour races plus a virtual option and the ACU 100 km championship. Proceeds benefit the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

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.

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 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.

Three loop trail races on Sumas Mountain on October 10 2026 with 10 km, 20 km and 30 km courses, aid stations, prizes and partial proceeds to local search and rescue.

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.