Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Canada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 425 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Canada below and join the running community at these great events!

Singletrack trail races at Bowmont Park with kids distances and two adult distances, valley and river views, rolling hills and some steep climbs. The event is cup free with aid stations and on site washrooms.

A backyard ultra at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on July 25, 2026 where runners complete a marked 6.706 km loop every hour. A 30 yard limit applies and teams of 3 to 5 can combine individual laps for a team score.

Mountain trail ultra in Fernie, BC covering 50 km with about 3,000 m ascent and an optional 15 km Headwall Hustle the next day. The event includes aid stations, finisher rewards and a 200 runner limit.

A two-day weekend event in Kananaskis offering a Half Marathon and a 10K with a 500-runner field and discounted rooms at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.

5 Peaks at Gold Bar Park offers multiple trail distances along the North Saskatchewan River with hard pack trails, technical singletrack and Esso Hill. Water and electrolyte stations and washrooms are provided and the event is cup free.

A *15k* trail race at Lester Beach MB that runs on beach, Trans-Canada Trail and Grand Beach ski trails. Registration opens April 12, 2026; refunds and deferrals are not allowed and bib transfers are limited to the registration period.

A 15 km trail race at Fernie Alpine Resort on July 26, 2026, as part of the Elk Valley Ultra. The route climbs through Cedar Bowl to the Headwall then descends Timber Bowl; an online RCR waiver is required before registration.

Moose Is Loose is a trail event in Edmonton offering 21 km and 10 km run and walk options along scenic routes with chip timing, a buff and a post event meal included. Additional meals are available for purchase.

Trail race at Sheila McKee Park on July 29 2026 offering a 5 km and a 2 km kids run on a mostly flat but rooty course. Registration includes chip timing, a personalized bib and post race snacks while the Green Bib supports the event charity..

August 2026

Test your endurance at Ontario's original affiliated backyard ultra on a flat course in Arva to compete for a Silver Ticket to the World Team Championship.

Two-day mountain event in Grande Cache featuring a 118 km ultra, a marathon, relay teams and a kids' race, with multiple summits and a river crossing at Hell's Gate canyon.

A 25 km trail event in St. John's with a two person relay option, starting at Signal Hill and finishing at Middle Cove Beach. The event supports mental health and raises awareness about suicide prevention.

A vertical kilometre in Gibsons on August 1, 2026, where runners can compete for King or Queen of the Mountain or climb together socially. Participants gather at the top and descend together.

A trail race in Whitehorse that follows the Yukon River Trail and Millennium Trail through canyons and lakes. Offers full and half marathon distances plus relay teams with online registration and volunteer support.

Fat Dog 120 is a point to point trail event in Manning Park, British Columbia, offering 120 mile, 100 km and 40 mile options across remote single track with substantial elevation gain. Entries for 2026 are on a wait list.

Capes 100 is a 100-mile, 86 km, and 46 km trail run across the spectacular Mabou Highlands in Nova Scotia. The course follows the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Main registration is sold out, but waitlists are open for all distances.

Experience a technical trail race through Ontario's Beaver Valley featuring waterfalls and steep climbs. Choose between a marathon, half marathon, or the two day Bruce Deuce challenge.

Trail races around Moose Mountain near Calgary featuring single-track routes and multiple distances including 100K, 50 Mile and relay options. Registration closes August 1.

A Spartan Trifecta weekend at Heritage Ranch on August 8 and 9 2026 offering multiple obstacle race distances along the Red Deer River plus on site activities and a kids race.

Test your limits in the largest volunteer organized mountain race in British Columbia. Join 1000 participants for an inclusive run or hike through the stunning landscapes of a UNESCO Global Geopark.

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