Trail Running calendar near Russell 2026-2027

Join this premier running weekend in Wakefield featuring trail races on Saturday and road races on Sunday. Experience the scenic beauty of Outaouais with food, product trials, and distances for all trail and road runners.

Timed trail races on a 6 km loop at Parc Nakkertok with 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour options plus a one loop fun run. Event date May 9, 2026; registration closes April 30.

BougeBouge Gatineau is a trail running event in Gatineau on 7 June 2026 offering distances from 1 km to 31 km. Course details are being finalized, timing is by Sportstats and water stations will be available on course.

A track ultra on a 400 m outdoor track at Russell High School on June 13, 2026 offering timed and full day formats plus relays and a kids event. Official lap counting, aid stations with hot meals, and awards for top finishers.

Test your endurance in a classic last person standing event or join the world s only two person team Backyard Ultra. Run technical trail loops every hour at a scenic Quebec venue with onsite camping.

Experience the beauty of Gatineau Park at Trail du Parc an event held in the Camp Fortune trail network. Choose from multiple timed distances and enjoy a festive atmosphere with live music and post-race meals.

Singletrack trail race at Camp Fortune in Chelsea QC with *3K*, *5K* and *10K* options. Courses are well marked, there is no cutoff time, and post-race hospitality is available at the lodge.

Mud Hero Ottawa on July 25, 2026 features a 6 km mud-and-obstacle course at Commando Paintball, a finisher medal, live DJ, food trucks and a beer garden 19+. Onsite photographer, bag check and paid parking are available.

A mid summer trail event at Sheila McKee Park in Dunrobin with a 5K trail race and a 2K kids run. The marked course leaves pavement for roots, dirt and rocks, with chip timing, bibs and snacks after the race.

A 5 km obstacle course event at Wesley Clover Parks with over 25 obstacles, foam and mud pits, a free kids zone and festival area. Tickets include a finisher medal and festival access.

Trail race at The Ark in Denholm supporting rescued dogs. Three distances and dogs welcome, with marked single-track trails, post-race food and random prizes.

Trail race at Camp Fortune on September 6, 2026 offering 20K, 10K, 5K and a 2K kids race, with the new 20K included in the UTMB Index. A Green Bib option supports Sauvetage Bénévole Outaouais Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue.

The Manotick Backyard Ultra is a looped endurance challenge set in the historic town of Manotick. The event also includes a timed 5K and a family-friendly 1K, with partial proceeds supporting the CHEO Children's Hospital.

Trail and ultra race at The Ark near Ottawa offering 3K to 50K on true singletrack with sustained elevation. The 21K 30K and 50K distances carry official UTMB Index recognition.

A Wakefield weekend of road and trail running around the covered bridge and Gatineau Park, with distances from 3 km to 21.1 km, timed results, on-site parking and a program of food and evening activities.

Evening Halloween themed run in Gatineau offering 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options. Costumes are encouraged and headlamps are mandatory for participants. Bib pick up and limited new registrations happen on site the morning of the event.

Gatineau Loppet runs 19 to 21 February 2027 in Gatineau. It features classic and skate techniques, timed or untimed, with distances from 2 km to 50 km and combined race options.