Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2025-2026

Capes 100 is Atlantic Canada's first 100-mile trail running race, held in Mabou, Nova Scotia. The event features challenging courses through the scenic Mabou Highlands and along the Atlantic Ocean, offering runners stunning views of beaches, streams, and coastal vistas. In addition to the 100-mile r..

The Cape to Cliff Beach run takes place at the stunning Mavillette Beach in Clare, Nova Scotia, Canada. This scenic event offers four distance options: 4 km, 6 km, 8 km, and 10 km, catering to casual joggers and seasoned runners alike. The 4 km route is a pure beach run on tidal sands, while the lon..

The Cobequid Trail Run, held in Truro, Nova Scotia, is an annual running event featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances along the scenic, flat Cobequid Trail. The course is an out-and-back route starting on Kaulback Street and finishing behind the NSCC Sport and Wellness Centre. This race is p..

AO's Sissiboo Sizzler is a trail running event held at the Upper Clements Trails in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. The race offers two distance options, 11km and 22km, providing a fast and enjoyable experience on well-maintained trails managed by the Annapolis Basin Outdoor Adventures Society. The e..

The Chiggy Ultra is a challenging trail running event held at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, known for its stunning scenery and demanding terrain. The race features multiple distances, including a 9K Rockhammer run, 19K To the Arch and Back, 30K To the Bunkhouse and..

Salty 7 is a trail running event held in Cole Harbour Heritage Park, featuring scenic gravel trails along the ocean and hidden river bridges. The course includes technical, root-filled trails through dense forests, offering a challenging and varied terrain. Participants can choose from 7km, 14km, an..

AO's McIntosh 10k is a trail running event held on the McIntosh Run Single Track, a community-developed project by the McIntosh Run Watershed Association in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The race features a 10-kilometer course along well-maintained granite trails, offering participants a..

Keji's Backyard Ultra is an annual endurance running event held at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The race features a unique "last person standing" format where participants run a 6.67 km out-and-back gravel trail loop every hour, starti..

A Weekend in Wentworth 2026 is a trail running event held at Wentworth Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Participants can choose between two options: a 24-hour run or a 32-hour challenge aiming to complete 100 miles, with an additional reward for reaching 200 kilometers. The course is a 4.59 k..