Trail Running calendar near Ayr 2026-2027

Six day stage event totaling 60 km in the Waterloo region from July 13 to 18 2026. The program mixes road, time trial, cross country, technical trail, track racing and a half marathon.

Trail races at Area 8 Conservation Area on July 18, held on trails around a former limestone quarry, with distances from 1 km for kids to 24.2 km and course maps and aid stations provided.

A 5K run at Boler Mountain on July 25 2026 featuring more than 25 obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. Festival offerings include a free kids zone live DJ food vendors and a licensed beer garden.

Trail race at Dundas Valley Conservation Area with a 7 km loop and options from a single loop to 100 miles plus 6 12 and 24 hour timed events. Aid station, cup free policy, medals and a 100 mile belt buckle.

An official Backyard Ultra affiliated race in London Ontario starting August 1 2026. The event emphasizes persistence and hosts participants who may complete anywhere from a single loop to many dozens.

Eight days and eight stages totaling 80 km across road, trail, cross country and track in Ontario with a technical t-shirt and a finisher medal for those who complete all stages.

An in-person family fitness event at Gibbons Park on August 22, 2026 featuring obstacle runs for adults, three youth categories and a K9 course, with specific equipment rules and no refunds.

Raid the City is a three hour urban adventure run for teams of two in Hamilton. Teams use maps and a smartphone app to score checkpoints across trails, roads, alleys and parks while travelling on foot.

Tough Mudder Toronto at Gopher Dunes on September 12, 2026 offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses, finisher medals and apparel, plus a Mudder Village with entertainment and local food.

A family oriented survival style obstacle challenge at Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga. The event includes adults, kids and dogs and uses varied terrain with undisclosed obstacles. Tickets range from CAD 40.54 to CAD 107.64.

The 2026 London Spartan Event Weekend at Gopher Dunes in Courtland features Sprint (5 km, 20 obstacles) and Super (10 km, 25 obstacles) courses across farmland and forest trails. PARA heats and spectator tickets are offered.

A two-loop 5 km trail run at Bechtel Park in Waterloo on September 13, 2026, chip timed with reusable chips. Free for Run Waterloo members, standard entry listed as $15 plus fees.

A charity run and walk at Kiwanis Park with 5 km and 10 km timed courses plus a free 200 m kids race. The event supports the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, includes finisher medals and technical shirts for early registrants.

Trail races at Springwater Conservation Area on September 26, 2026 include 8k, 16k, 24k and a night 8k with mandatory headlamps. Electronic timing, aid stations every 8 km, and part of proceeds support the Children's Health Foundation.

A 5K trail run and walk at Strom’s Farm and Bakery in Guelph on September 26, 2026, with a route through a cedar spiral, corn maze sections, and field paths. Treats are provided and a fundraising pledge option is available.

Trail race in Hamilton with paved paths, dirt singletrack and waterfalls across distances from 1 km kids runs to 21 km. Aid stations are provided, a Canadian-made toque is included and medals are available as add-ons.

A charity trail event at The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch on September 27, 2026, offering a 5K trail run and a 1K option. Funds raised support the sanctuary and its animals.

Cross country style race at Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery in Ayr on September 27, 2026 with a 2.5 km loop and 5 km and 10 km options. Proceeds support rare Charitable Research Reserve and the event is sold out.

Fundraiser at Graham Family Eco Park on September 27, 2026 featuring a 2.5 km walk, a 5 km run and a virtual option. The event raises funds for Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario and includes a barbecue and prize presentation.

Trail races at Heart Lake Conservation Park on October 3, with distances from a 3 km kids run to a 22.5 km grit course, shaded trails, aid stations on course, a cup free format and limited parking.