Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2025-2026

Flyin' Nutz 2025 is a fast, flowy 10.358 km trail run around Black Point, mainly singletrack with a scenic loop near Sandy Lake. Entry supports St. Margaret's Bay Food Bank and includes bakery treats, draw prizes and course record bonuses.

Join the Halifax Movember Run on Nov 22 for a scenic 6 km through Point Pleasant Park with in person, Canicross and virtual options. Stroller friendly and capped at 100, this fundraiser supports Movember Canada and offers prizes.

Join the Salomon Toboggan Run in Head of Saint Margarets Bay, a winter Backyard Ultra with hourly 5.8 km loops on snowy, icy and muddy trails. Registration includes a toboggan, hot chocolate and cookies while supporting the local food bank..

Test your winter trail legs at the Pick & Shovel Showdown in Waverley Nova Scotia on Jan 24, 2026, based at McDonald Sports Park. Start with a 10 km then tackle repeated 6 km loops for up to eight hours, with the main eight hour field sold..

Test your winter training on Lil Chiggy, a 24 km spring tune up through Cape Chignecto Provincial Park's rugged single track with serious vertical gain. Expect technical trails, scenic coastal views, and a time trial style finish.

Join A Weekend in Wentworth 2026, We Are Family Reunion, for a loop trail run June 13 to 14 at Wentworth Provincial Park with camping. Run unlimited 4.5 km laps in 24 hour or 32 hour options and chase 100 miles or 200 km rewards.

Capes 100 is Atlantic Canada’s first 100‑mile trail race, staged in Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The event offers 160k, 86k, and 46k options on trails that traverse the Mabou Highlands and run along the Atlantic, featuring beaches, stre..

Run the exposed ocean floor at Five Islands during low tide for a muddy, scenic seaside race with Minas Basin views. Choose 5 km, 10 km or youth distances with swag, a medal and chip timing while supporting local causes.

Experience the Chiggy Ultra at Cape Chignecto on October 3 and 4, 2026, a rugged technical single track trail with steep climbs, muddy terrain and dramatic coastal views. Choose one to three loops up to 153 km for a true mountain running te..