Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

Looped trail racing on McNabs Island with a half marathon, shorter loop options and optional jet boat shuttle from Halifax and Dartmouth. Medical teams and trail stewards are onsite and a post race social is held on the island.

Trail event at Trenton Park on July 11, 2026 as part of Trenton Fun Fest, featuring a 1 km family run to the splash park, a 5 km gravel trail, and a 10 km double loop.

Trail race in Wentworth, NS on a renovated loop that reaches the highest point in mainland Nova Scotia and gains about 700 m per loop. Distances include a 25K option and the Ghastly Gorge Giggle of about 6 km; finishers receive one free dri..

Runs of 4, 6, 8 and 10 km along Mavillette Beach and nearby cliffs with mixed surfaces. Start and finish are at the center of the beach and a photographer will be on site.

Trail event in Mabou, Nova Scotia featuring **160K**, **86K**, and **46K** on coastal and highland trails, with technical shirts and Salomon prize draw eligibility.

A tide-run on August 16, 2026 at Five Islands, Nova Scotia, where low tides expose the ocean floor. Events include 5 km, 10 km, a youth run and a special muddy-course race.

The Cobequid Trail Run returns on August 30, 2026 for its 20th anniversary, offering 5 KM, 10 KM and a half marathon along the Cobequid Trail. The event is part of the Run Nova Scotia series.

A fundraiser trail race on 20 September 2025 on the Cape George Hiking Trails offering 10 km and 21 km routes. Proceeds support the Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue team and t shirts will be available.

A vertical backyard ultra near Mabou, Nova Scotia, run on an about 4 km loop with 370 m of ascent per circuit. Camping and on-course supplies are provided and part of each registration fee supports the local food bank.

A trail ultra at Cape Chignecto featuring technical single-track and about 2200 m of vertical gain per loop. Distances range from ~9 km to ~153 km, with firm no-refund policy and bib transfers allowed.

A trail run and walk in Oxford, Nova Scotia supporting Pugwash Ground Search and Rescue. Participants choose 5 km or 10 km along the Bunny Trail and can stay for a barbecue; the route may move to streets if a fire ban applies.

A 13 hour backyard ultra at Trenton Park where runners repeat a loop until time runs out. The event raises funds for Pictou County United Way and features a basic aid station and awards for most loops.

Flyin' Nutz is a *10.4K* race in St. Margaret's Bay on 8 November 2026, listed as the season ender on Nova Scotia Trail Running's 2026 calendar.

Backyard ultra at Kejimkujik National Park on June 5, 2027 features repeating hourly 6.67 km loops where runners stop when they exceed one hour. Cash prizes are awarded by final distance and the field is capped at 175 with a waitlist.

A multi-option trail running weekend at Wentworth Provincial Park featuring a 4.5 km loop, cupless aid station, camping and formats including 24 hours, 32 hours with buckle incentives, and a six-hour event.