Trail Running Calendar Manitoba 2025-2026

Groovy Granite is a trail running event held in the scenic Lee River region of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 territory. The race offers three distance options: 7 km, 14 km, and 21 km, all based on a roughly 7 km loop featuring fast-flowing trails with technical sections and challenging climbs..

Old Tom Backyard is Manitoba's only Backyard Ultra, held annually on a farm near Blumenort. This unique ultramarathon challenges runners to complete a 4.167-mile (6.71 km) loop every hour, on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The event features scenic backyard trails and a supporti..

The Flying Acorn Trail Run, held on July 19, 2025, takes place in the scenic Squirrel Hills Trail Park near Minnedosa, Manitoba. This inaugural event offers three distances: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon (21.1K), catering to both novice and experienced trail runners. The course features a mix of fast..

The Prairie Chaos Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at Little Mountain Park. The race features a 6.706 km (4.167 mile) loop course that winds through open prairie and shaded forest, offering a mix of roots, rocks, and rolling terrain under wide open..

The Grand Sand 15k is a trail running event held in Lester Beach, Manitoba, featuring a 15-kilometer course. The race route includes scenic stretches along the beach, the Trans-Canada Trail, and the cross-country ski trails of Grand Beach, offering a diverse and picturesque running experience. The e..

The Prairie Goat VK will take place in Springfield on Sunday 10 August 2025.

The 2025 Abas Auto Stony Mountain Run, held in Stony Mountain, Manitoba, is part of the MRA Classic Run Series and the Interlake Run Series. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, the event offers three race distances: 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km. The courses feature loops around the scenic Stony Mountain Quarr..

Race the North Face Brandon Hills is a trail running event held in Brandon, Manitoba, featuring distances of 10K, 25K, 50K, and a Kids Run. Set in the scenic Brandon Hills Wildlife Management Area, the course offers over 50 km of single-track trails formed by ancient glacial deposits, with the 50K b..

The Bell Ringer 5 Hour is an endurance running and hiking event held near Thornhill, Manitoba, at the scenic Shannondale Ski Area. Participants tackle a challenging 4-5 km single-track trail loop featuring approximately 100 meters of elevation gain per lap through the Shannondale Valley, known for i..

Epic East Gate is a trail running event held within Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba, near the Historic East Gate. It offers three distances: a challenging 50K figure-8 course with over 1000 meters of elevation gain, a 25K single loop with more than 500 meters of elevation, and a 10K route id..

The Treherne Marathon - Run For The Hills is a challenging running event held in Treherne, Manitoba, in the scenic Tiger Hills Region. Known as the toughest race on the Prairies, it features significant elevation changes, making it unique in Manitoba. The event offers multiple race distances includi..

The Mantario Marathon is a challenging, self-supported 2-day trail event held in Whiteshell, Manitoba, covering 64 km along the rugged Mantario Trail. Participants start at the Caddy Lake South trailhead, hiking or running 32 km to camp overnight at Moosehead Lake, then return 32 km the next day to..

The Beaudry Fall Classic is a timed-loop trail running event held at Beaudry Provincial Park, located just west of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Scheduled for October 3-5, 2025, the race features a scenic 5.1 km loop course through forested areas along the Assiniboine River. Participants can choose from solo..