Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

An annual relay in 17 stages covering 185 miles (276.33 km) from Baddeck through Cape Breton Highlands National Park to the Margaree Valley. The 2026 event drew 107 team applications.

A spring trail run at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park covering about 24 km on the Red Trail. Start at the park Gate, run into Refugee Cove to collect a token from a volunteer, then return to the start; transfers are allowed while refunds are..

A backyard ultra in Kejimkujik National Park featuring hourly 6.67 km out and back loops on a gravel course. The race is capped at 150 runners and offers cash prizes plus registration perks.

A Weekend in Wentworth is a multi hour trail running event at Wentworth Provincial Park featuring a 4.59 km loop, 24 hour and 32 hour options, one aid station, on site camping and awards for long distances.

A fourth edition trail race at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park covering about 10 km along boardwalks, coastal outcrops and singletrack. The event offers podium prizes and a post race complimentary BBQ.

Trail half marathon on McNabs Island organized by Urban Trail Racing. Multiple loop options, jet boat shuttle included, onsite medical teams and a post race social with BBQ.

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.

The Ghastly Gorge Grind will take place in Wentworth on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run between 13 and 25 kilometers.

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.

A trail race in Truro offering three distances along the Cobequid Trail beside the Nova Scotia Community College. The 10K and Half Marathon are also part of the Performance 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 in Mabou, Nova Scotia where each roughly 4 km loop climbs 370 m and must be completed within one hour. Water and Tailwind are provided and CA$10 from each registration goes to the Mabou food bank.

Trail ultra at Cape Chignecto with technical single track and about 2200 m vertical gain per 51 km loop. Distances range from roughly 9 km to 153 km and transfers are allowed until September 26 2025.

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.