Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

A trail event in Wentworth NS on July 26 2026 featuring a 14 km loop with about 700 m gain and a 6 km option. Start and finish at The Barn with a free drink ticket and food available.

Four coastal routes from 4 km to 10 km on Mavillette Beach and nearby cliffs. Participants receive a t-shirt and medal 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.

Not Since Moses is a tidal run across the exposed ocean floor at the Cliffs of Fundy in Five Islands, Nova Scotia on August 16, 2026. The event offers multiple formats including 5 km, 10 km, a youth run and Fill Yer Boots.

Cobequid Trail Run returns August 30, 2026 for its 20th anniversary, offering 5 KM, 10 KM and a Half Marathon on the Cobequid Trail. The 10 KM and Half Marathon are part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.

Backyard Ultra at Coxheath Mountain Trail in Sydney NS on September 12 2026, hourly 6.7056 km loops, 50 CAD entry includes a custom tee and a draw, cash prizes for winner and assist.

The Race to the Rescue will take place in Antigonish on Sunday 20 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Trail race around the Victoria Park reservoir on September 20, 2026. Features a 10 km loop, a free 1.2 km kids run for under 13s, a cupless format with an aid station near 5 km and snacks at the finish.

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.

Trail event at Cape Chignecto Park on October 3, 2026, offering multiple loop distances with about 2200 m vertical per loop on single-track technical trails. No refunds; 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 an estimated 4 to 6 km loop until the time expires. The event raises funds for the Pictou County United Way and features basic aid, crew space, and awards for loops and spirit.

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.

A backyard ultra at Kejimkujik National Park where runners repeat a 6.67 km loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 175 with tiered cash prizes, a waitlist, and specific refund and deferral policies.

Looped trail event at Wentworth Provincial Park offering three timed formats on a 4.5 km loop, single aid station and camping available, with an included barbecue and a portion of registrations donated locally.