Trail Running calendar near Ottawa 2026-2027

True singletrack trail racing at Camp Fortune near Ottawa with 3K, 5K and 10K options. Courses are well marked, have no cutoff time and post race hospitality is provided at the lodge.

A four-date trail race series in Ottawa offering a 5 km race per date, sanctioned by Athletics Ontario. The route has marked kilometres, one water station, on-site washrooms and light post-race refreshments.

Mud Hero Ottawa is a 6 km mud and obstacle course event on July 25, 2026 at Commando Paintball. It offers an all day pass, a finisher medal, DJ music, food trucks and a beer garden for 19 plus.

A 5 km trail race plus a 2 km kids run at Sheila McKee Park on July 29, 2026, featuring chip timing, commemorative medals or a Green Bib donation option, with proceeds supporting Camp Misquah.

An in-person timed run in Ottawa offering 5K and 10K distances with awards and snacks. Part of registration supports OrKidstra to help children access instruments and after-school programs.

The 5K Foam Fest in Ottawa on Saturday Aug. 22, 2026 is a 5 km obstacle course with 25 obstacles and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at Wesley Clover Parks. The event lists a finishers medal, kids zone, live DJ and food vendors.

A dog friendly trail fundraiser at The Ark in Denholm with 3K, 5K and 10K options, on well marked single-track trails; dogs are welcome and a shared post-race meal follows.

Trail races at Camp Fortune on 6 September 2026 with 20 km, 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km kids race; chip timing, medal or Green Bib charity option, and a $5 shuttle from Tunney's Pasture.

Trail race on the crushed-stone Prescott-Russell route between St. Eugene and Hammond, offering distances from 12 km to 100 km with frequent aid stations and solo or relay options.

A backyard ultra in Manotick on October 3, 2026, focused on repeating loops and mutual support among runners. The event highlights community connection and the local gathering place around 692 Coffee & Bar.

A 50K ultra at The Ark in Denholm QC, starting with an 18 km gravel prologue then three 10.5 km technical singletrack loops totaling roughly 1,523 m of climbing. The race is UTMB and ITRA recognized, has no cutoff times and free camping.

A road and trail event in Wakefield featuring routes past the covered bridge and through Gatineau Park, with 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and a 21.1 km trail option, official timing and on-course water stations.

A Halloween themed night run in Gatineau on 24 October 2026 offering distances from 1 km to 10 km. Headlamps are mandatory; the event includes medals, four water stations, parking and onsite washrooms.

Trail race at Centre de ski Nakkertok Nordique on October 24, 2026, open to all with multiple distances and 100 percent forest trails. A biathlon discovery race with laser rifle shooting is also included.

A cross-country ski event in Gatineau from February 19 to 21, 2027, offering classic and free technique races, timed or untimed. Distances run from 2 km to 50 km with combined challenge options and variable registration fees.

A running weekend in Outaouais with both trail and road events. Trail des Collines in Wakefield on May 2 and the half marathon on May 3, with on-site food, prize draws and product demos.