Nova Scotia
Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nova Scotia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 13 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nova Scotia below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A 10.358K trail run in Black Point NS with 95% singletrack, a 1 km loop at Sandy Lake, cash bonuses for course records, and CA$45.46 registration that includes swag and draw eligibility.
Orienteering at McDonald Park in Waverley on November 14, 2026 where participants navigate with a map and compass to find checkpoints; further details to be determined.
A 6 km Movember trail event in Point Pleasant Park offering in-person, dog friendly and virtual options, limited to 100 runners and supporting Movember fundraising.
December 2026
A social run/walk at Centreville Baptist Church with 1, 2 or 3 hour options, a 5 km loop, reception with pizza, and a guest appearance by Santa.
January 2027
Backyard ultra with up to ten hourly loops of 5.8 km on mixed trails, a fundraiser for local charities, toboggan included, participants must be 18 or older.
April 2027
A trail running event that combines map and compass orienteering, scheduled for 18 April 2027 with location announced a few days beforehand.
May 2027
Trail races at the Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club offering 31k and 62k courses with major elevation, mandatory gear, aid stations and enforced cut off times.
June 2027
Hourly 6.67 km out-and-back loops on a gravel trail in Kejimkujik National Park where runners repeat loops until a single finisher remains.
Trail event at Wentworth Provincial Park on June 12 to 13 with 24 hour, 32 hour and 6 hour options on a 4.5 km loop, cupless aid station and camping.
August 2027
Trail races in Mabou, Cape Breton offering 46K, 86K and 162K on coastal and highland trails with staffed aid stations and mandatory safety gear.
A seaside run on the exposed Bay of Fundy ocean floor at Five Islands, Nova Scotia, with 5 km, 10 km and a youth run on muddy, rough terrain.
September 2027
A vertical backyard ultra in Mabou with repeated about 4 km loops and 370 m ascent per loop, one hour per lap, poles allowed, and a portion of fees donated to the local food bank.
October 2027
A multi-loop trail ultra at Cape Chignecto Park with marked red and blue trails, cupless aid stations, disposable drop bags, mandatory headlamp and pacer support for multi-loop entrants.