Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

A 10 km loop from the Maskwa Aquatics Club through the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes protected wilderness on May 3, 2026. The trail passes five lakes and includes onsite medical support and volunteer trail stewards.

Trail event at the Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club near Folly Lake offering 31 km and 62 km loops with major elevation gain, on-course aid stations without disposable cups, and on-site camping.

An annual seventeen stage team relay covering 185 miles around Cape Breton, from Baddeck through the Cape Breton Highlands to the Margaree Valley. The 2026 edition drew 107 team applicants.

Trail run at Cape Chignecto Park of about 24 kilometres on the Red Trail into Refugee Cove with token collection and return to the start. No refunds are offered but bib transfers and optional refund protection are available.

A backyard ultra at Kejimkujik National Park where runners repeat a 6.67 km out and back every hour until one runner remains. The event is limited to 150 entrants and features cash prizes and a custom race hat.

Trail running weekend at Wentworth Provincial Park on June 13 and 14 2026 with a repeating 4.59 km loop and 24 hours and 32 hours options; a 100 mile finish earns a buckle and 200 km earns an extra item.

Capes 100 in Mabou, Nova Scotia (August 7 to 9, 2026) features the first 100-mile trail race in Atlantic Canada with 160K, 86K and 46K options. Courses run across the Mabou Highlands and along the Atlantic coast.

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.

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 backyard ultra in Mabou where runners repeat a roughly 4 km loop with 370 m of ascent each hour. Free camping is available, water and Tailwind are provided, and ten dollars from each entry supports the local food bank.

A trail ultra at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park on October 3, 2026, featuring technical single-track and about 2200 m vertical gain per loop. Distances range from ~9 km to ~153 km; no refunds, transfers allowed.

A casual backyard ultra at Trenton Park on October 24, 2026 (TBC) raising funds for Pictou County United Way. Runners repeat an estimated 4-6 km loop over a 13-hour period with basic aid station support and awards for most loops.