Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

Experience a technical 21 km trail race through the rugged old growth forests and granite ridges of Nova Scotia. This event offers a challenging loop at Crowbar Lake with professional chip timing and scenic wilderness views.

The Lily Lake Lollygag Trail Run offers 6k and 12k trail races, plus free youth runs, on the scenic Van Tassel Lake Trails. It features a flexible pay-what-you-can fee and an eco-friendly BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup) policy. The event supports..

Experience a rugged trail race in Folly Lake featuring 31 km and 62 km loops with significant elevation gain. Enjoy onsite camping and scenic Nova Scotia trails in this cup less event focused on self sufficiency.

A 185 mile, 17-stage relay around Cape Breton's Cabot Trail on May 23-24 2026, starting in Baddeck and passing through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park to Margaree Valley. Registration for 2026 will open soon.

Lil Chiggy is a spring tune-up run in the scenic Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. The course is a roughly 24-kilometer out-and-back challenge on the park's Red Trail. It's a single-distance event focused on testing your winter training.

A Weekend in Wentworth returns for its 6th edition with a family reunion theme. Choose between a 24-hour or 32-hour loop race in the scenic provincial park. The event includes camping, a t-shirt, and a supportive atmosphere for all levels.

Capes 100 is a 100-mile, 86 km, and 46 km trail run across the spectacular Mabou Highlands in Nova Scotia. The course follows the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Main registration is sold out, but waitlists are open for all distances.

Experience the unique opportunity to run on the ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy during low tide. Navigate the mud and rough terrain of a UNESCO Global Geopark in this authentic seaside event.

The Chiggy Ultra offers multiple technical distances in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. With up to 2200m of vertical gain per 51km loop, it's a major challenge. Start times range from morning to midnight depending on the chosen distance.