Trail Running Calendar Ontario 2026-2027

A community run through the vines at Palatine Hills Estate Winery featuring a timed 5 km race, untimed family and dog walks, post-run food and music, and winery perks. A portion of proceeds supports Community Care.

A trail running event in Thunder Bay on 15 September 2026 organised by Thunder Bay Nordic Trails and Fresh Air. Proceeds support a legacy fund and a free Kids Mini Fun Run follows the main event.

A 7 km trail event in Kincardine on September 19, 2026, with start and finish at Station Beach. Runners and walkers can take part and prizes are awarded to children under 12 and the top three finishers in each age category.

Community timed 5 km and 10 km races plus a 200 m kids run at Kiwanis Park. The event raises funds for the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario and includes medals, limited technical shirts, and post-race refreshments.

Trail races at Bon Echo Provincial Park include 10 km, 30 km and a 43 km route across rocky single track and back-country trails. Expect long self reliant sections with limited access between aid stations.

Ultrarunning at Sugarbush Vineyards in Hillier with solo 6, 12 and 24 hour options, a 24 hour relay and a 12 hour night option. Runners repeat an approx. 3 km flat loop through woods, meadow and vineyard.

Trail races and a hike take place on September 19, 2026 at Slabtown Cider Co and Woodnewton Farm, with distances from a 1K kids run to a 40K five loop race and fundraising elements.

Trail and Ale 2026 is a live and virtual charity run and walk in Sarnia on September 19, offering 5K, 10K and a new 15K, chip timing for the live event, family options and fundraising for Rayjon Share Care.

A three-day stage trail race at Blue Mountain Resort featuring a steep 5 km opener, a 25/50 km cross-country day, and a timed 3-hour loop finale, with daily podiums and overall Big Bully and Little Bully awards.

A remote trail race near Mattawan, Ontario on September 26, 2026 set on a 12.5 km loop with technical single track, hills, creek crossings and a mud bog. Options include 12.5K, 25K, 50K and a 4 person relay, plus camping and a post race mea..

A colourful powder run on sandy trails at Temiskaming Nordic with distances from 1 km to 15 km. Group warm-up and a shirt are included and timed results require wearing a bib.

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..

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 loop-based endurance event at Albion Hills with solo, relay and team 24 hour options plus 12 hour and 6 hour formats. Runners complete repeated 6.7 km loops with one aid station at the start finish area.

A 5K trail run and walk at Strom's Farm and Bakery in Guelph on September 26, 2026, featuring a cedar spiral, parts of a corn maze and field trails. Includes on-site facilities, a paid activity area option and fundraising tiers with rewards..

Albion Ascent is a chip timed urban trail race in Hamilton with distances from 1 km kids to 21 km. Courses run through King's Forest and the Bruce Trail and include aid stations and a cupless policy.

Trail event at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch on September 27, 2026. Features a 5K and a 1K option with proceeds directed to The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada.

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.

Cross country meet in Niagara Falls on September 27, 2026, open to all ages with a combined men and women Open 5K in the afternoon. Events follow MTA and Athletics Ontario age groups and are sanctioned by both bodies.

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.