Trail Running calendar near Exeter 2026-2027

A non-virtual event in London where runners start together and choose their own routes to get as far as possible from the start within a set time. Three timed options emphasize route planning, live tracking, and safety.

On July 25, 2026 at Boler Mountain, the 5K Foam Fest in London, ON offers a 5 km course with 25+ obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and a festival atmosphere with a kids zone, DJ, food vendors and a beer garden.

A backyard ultra at Eco Park in Arva, ON on August 1, 2026 where runners repeat a 6.7056 km hourly loop until one is last standing. Field limited to 67 and the winner receives a Silver Ticket for the World Team Championship.

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.

Trail event in Exeter on August 30, 2026 offering 8K and 3.25K options with multiple bridge crossings; proceeds support trail maintenance.

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.

Trail race at Springwater Conservation Area near Aylmer on September 26, 2026 offering 8k, 16k, 24k and an 8k night race with headlamps required. Registration includes park admission and a portion of proceeds supports the Children's Health..

A family oriented Thanksgiving Monday event at Springbank Park on October 12, 2026 offering a 6.5 km cross country loop, a 2 km grass loop and a short Kiddy Trot, with race day donations for the London Food Bank.

Trail races at Fanshawe Conservation Area offering 25k one loop and 50k two loops on a mixed surface reservoir trail. The event includes aid stations, timing chip, finisher medal and a planned burgundy unisex half zip.

Trail event on October 17, 2026 at Camp Heidelberg in Waterloo ON. Run 2.5 km loops in distances from 5 km to 50 km, with 6 hour and relay options; proceeds support Run-Walk-Roll for WRHNCC.

Tails on Trails at Springbank Park supports Humane Society London & Middlesex with 1 km and 5 km route options, team challenges, a running pack and chip timing available on request.

A night trail race from Auburn Riverside Retreat with 7.21 km and 12 km options. Registration opens May 1, 2026; fees are non-refundable and t-shirt availability is limited for late entries.

A point-to-point trail race along the Maitland Trail offering 25K and 50K routes with highly technical single-track, mandatory bus transport from Auburn, and a minimum age of 18. The event is currently full.

A Halloween themed event in Waterloo on October 31, 2026 featuring a 5 km race, a 200 m fun run, a pre-race costume contest, medals for all, and a stroller passenger registration category.