Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

Beach run at Mavillette Beach offering 4, 6, 8 and 10 km routes, t-shirt and medal, limited to 150 participants.

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 in Cape Breton with hourly 6.7056 km loops, 50 CAD entry includes a custom tee and cash prizes for the winner.

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 backyard ultra in Mabou featuring ~4 km loops with 370 m ascent per loop, free camping, and on-course support including water and Tailwind.

Trail race in Antigonish supporting Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue with 10 km and 21 km courses finishing at Cape George Lighthouse.

Apple themed 5 km run plus a free 1 km kids run through an orchard and along the Harvest Moon Trail in Paradise NS on September 27, 2026.

Trail event at Cape Chignecto Park with 2200 m vertical gain per loop, distances from ~9 km to ~153 km and 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 a 4 to 6 km loop while fundraising for Pictou County United Way.

A 10.4K season ender in St. Margaret's Bay on 8 November 2026 listed on Nova Scotia Trail Running's 2026 race 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.

Weekend trail event at Wentworth Provincial Park featuring a 4.5 km loop, 24h, 32h and 6h formats, on-site aid, camping and a donation to the local food bank.