Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2026-2027

Backyard Ultra (Lite) at Otway on Sep 20, 2026 offers Recreation and Almost an Ultra classes with 3.35 km loops and a one-minute reduction in allowed lap time each circuit, plus prizes, snacks and on-site activities.

Trail running event in Cumberland on September 26, 2026 offering 3K, 6K and 12K routes. The race raises funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society and includes team fundraising awards.

Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park about 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, with distances from kids runs to a 14.1 km Grit course. Courses run through dense forest and around Goldie and Flower lakes, with a noncompetitive hiking..

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.

A 16 km mountain challenge in Nelson BC on September 26, 2026, held ahead of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The non-profit event climbs about 1200 m and donates proceeds to the Sinixt Confederacy and Pulpit Rock Trail Society.

Trail running in Kenna Cartwright Park offers 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options across mixed roots, rock and dirt trails with double track and single track sections. Expect park views, sagebrush and possible wildlife sightings.

A trail race at Forests for the World offering 5 km and 10 km courses that pass Shane Lake and the Blue Spruce trail. Members register free and the 10 km turnaround includes a water station.

A BC Athletics event in Whistler offering a 50 km solo as five 10 km loops or 50 mile relays for teams of four or eight, with packet pickup before race weekend.

A charity fun run at Riverside Park on October 3, 2026 where runners choose 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km and eat donuts at stations; proceeds and donated food support the Kamloops Food Bank.

Trail runs and family friendly races at Wilden near Kelowna on October 3, 2026, with 10K, 5K, dog and kids categories. Proceeds support the Wilden Legacy Fund for Youth Mental Health.

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.

The The Larix will take place in Bridesville on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

A loop trail race in Penticton, BC on October 4, 2026 covering 8.2 km with 250 m of elevation gain. It is race number 2 in the Interior Running Association Trail Race Series and includes a mapped Strava route.

The Season's End Trail Run will take place in Lake Country on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 6 and 10 kilometers.

Trail race at Myra Adventure Park on October 10, 2025 offering 35 km, 25 km, 12 km and a 1 km kids run. Courses mix flat KVR sections with technical singletrack, aid stations and shuttle service from the finish area.

Trail race near Abbotsford offering 10 km, 20 km and 30 km loops on Sumas Mountain with technical single-track, aid stations and finish-line food. A 30 km team challenge is included and partial proceeds support Central Fraser Valley Search..

The Hoodoo 8K will take place in Kamloops on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Whistler Turkey Trot on October 11, 2026 in Lost Lake Park offers 5 km and 10 km trail courses on gravel and single track, with proceeds supporting Crohn's and Colitis Canada and the Whistler Food Bank.

A 30 km trail event around Cultus Lake with solo and two person relay options, plus a 1.5 km kids race. The route follows mainly forest trails with some roadside and beachside sections; registration rules and fees apply.

A year-end community trail event in Otway with guided 30 minute, one hour and two hour runs, followed by a shared pizza meal. Entry by donation; proceeds support The Right to Play.