Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027

A coastal trail race of about 10 km at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia, featuring boardwalks, rocky outcrops and singletrack, followed by a complimentary BBQ and prize awards.

Looped trail racing on McNabs Island with a half marathon, shorter loop options and optional jet boat shuttle from Halifax and Dartmouth. Medical teams and trail stewards are onsite and a post race social is held on the island.

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.

Trail event in Wentworth Valley featuring a reworked loop of about 12.5 km and 700 meters of gain. Multiple distances include a 25K and a shorter roughly 6 km Ghastly Gorge Giggle; start and finish at the Barn with a drink included.

Runs of 4, 6, 8 and 10 km along Mavillette Beach and nearby cliffs with mixed surfaces. Start and finish are at the center of the beach and a photographer will be on site.

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.

Cobequid Trail Run on August 30, 2026 in Truro offers 5K, 10K and a half marathon on a flat out and back trail course. The event uses Race Roster timing and registration includes a tshirt, medal and breakfast.

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 near Mabou, Nova Scotia, run on an about 4 km loop with 370 m of ascent per circuit. Camping and on-course supplies are provided and part of each registration fee supports the local food bank.

A trail ultra at Cape Chignecto featuring technical single-track and about 2200 m of vertical gain per loop. Distances range from ~9 km to ~153 km, with firm no-refund policy and bib 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 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.

The Flyin' Nutz will take place in Black Point on Sunday 8 November 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Backyard ultra at Kejimkujik National Park on June 5, 2027 features repeating hourly 6.67 km loops where runners stop when they exceed one hour. Cash prizes are awarded by final distance and the field is capped at 175 with a waitlist.

The A Weekend in Wentworth will take place in Wentworth from Saturday 12 June 2027 to Sunday 13 June 2027. You can run between 100 and 200 kilometers.