Trail Running calendar near Niagara-on-the-Lake 2025-2026

The Ridge Runner is a summer trail running event held in the Hamilton area, Ontario, Canada, offering a variety of race distances including a 1K kids race, 5K, 10K, and a 21K half marathon. Participants experience rugged, scenic ridge trails with technical sections, climbs, and forested paths that s..

The International Hallers' Run is a commemorative running event held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, celebrating the historic ties between Poland and Canada. The race honors General Józef Haller and the Blue Army, symbolizing Polish-Canadian friendship and shared history. The event features..

The Twelve Mile Creek Trail Half Marathon is an annual trail running event held in St. Catharines, Ontario, with its 36th edition scheduled for June 7, 2025. The race features a half marathon (21.1 km) and a challenging 7 km run, both incorporating scenic and historic routes along the 12 Mile Creek..

The Sunburn Solstice Trail Run takes place at Marydale Park in Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada. This unique event celebrates the longest day of the year with a 15-hour, 23-minute, and 31-second timed trail run on a scenic 3.7 km loop featuring tree-covered trails and open fields with rolling hills. Part..

The First Blaze Trail Race 2025 is a unique point-to-point trail running event held on the Toronto Bruce Trail, starting at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it offers three challenging distances: a 50km race covering the entire Toronto Bruce Trail section, a 2..

The Bella Rose Vineyard Wine Run 5k is a scenic running and walking event held at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery in Lewiston, New York, along the Niagara Wine Trail. Scheduled for July 20, 2025, this chip-timed 5k race welcomes participants aged 1 to 99. The event offers a festive atmosphere combining..

The Tally in the Valley Trail Race takes place at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This event offers various race options including a 7 km loop through scenic Carolinian forest with rolling hills and about 130m elevation gain per loop. Participants can choose distanc..

The Beast of Burden - Summer is an ultra-distance running event held in Lockport, NY, featuring 25, 50, and 100-mile race options. Set along the historic Erie Canal Towpath, the course begins at Wide Water’s Marina, offering amenities like showers, restrooms, and a fully stocked aid station. Runners..

The Bread of Life Outreach Center Wellness Day 5K Trail Run is held at Sprague Brook County Park in Glenwood, New York. This event features an approximately 5K trail run/walk on wide groomed trails and grass, starting and finishing near the park's Warming Shelter. Participants registering by August..

The Broken Cabin 10k is a trail running event held just outside Batavia, NY, on a privately owned trail system suitable for runners of all levels. This inaugural race aims to create a friendly, backyard race atmosphere that emphasizes fun and quality. The course offers a welcoming environment for pa..

The Wolfpack Ultra Championship is a premier trail running event held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, showcasing the rugged and scenic trails of Conservation Halton. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this ultra-running challenge offers a 50K solo race and a 50K team relay (5 x 10K legs), catering to b..

The Albion Ascent Trail Race in Hamilton, Ontario, offers a scenic urban trail running experience through rivers, waterfalls, and forests. Featuring 5K, 10K, and 21K distances, the race combines paved paths, dirt trails, and technical sections, including the challenging Albion climb. The 5K and 10K..

The Sticks N' Stones Trail Race is held at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event features a scenic, rolling, and fast 5.3 km looped trail around the lake, primarily on dirt and non-technical terrain. Race distances include 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k solo, and a 50k relay wit..

The Run For Your Life 5k in Batavia, NY, is a unique nighttime race combining a 5k run with a haunted house experience. Held in complete darkness, participants must wear headlamps as they navigate a spooky course featuring classic horror characters who create a thrilling atmosphere without physical..

The Beav Trail Race is a popular trail running event held at Hilton Falls Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario, Canada. The race offers three distances: 10 km, 25 km, and 50 km, with the 50 km being two loops of the 25 km course. The course features fast, groomed trails with some technical sections,..

The Lost Valley Trail Race is a point-to-point trail running event held in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Ontario, Canada. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, it offers two race distances: 10 km and 25 km, both following the scenic Iroquoia Section of the Bruce Trail. The courses feature a mix of..

The Leftovers Mystery Race is a unique running event held at Dundas Valley Conservation Area in Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this race offers participants a choice of three mystery distances: short (6 km or less), medium (10-15 km), and long (16-25 km), with the exact rou..

The Golden Spike Trail Race is a winter trail running event held at Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, it offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and 21K, catering to all levels from beginners to seasoned trail runners. The course features sceni..