Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Trail du parc national de la Yamaska features rolling trails along the Choinière reservoir with distances from 1 km to 42 km and a Backyard Ultra Vertical Perséides edition.

A fundraiser trail race on 20 September 2025 on the Cape George Hiking Trails offering 10 km and 21 km routes. Proceeds support the Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue team and t shirts will be available.

A September trail race in Edmonton supporting Amy's House, with options from a family friendly 5 km to a 50 km ultra. The marathon course can be run solo or as a 2 to 4 person relay.

Backyard Ultra (Lite) at Otway on Sep 20, 2026 offers Recreation and Almost an Ultra classes with 3.35 km loops and a one-minute reduction in allowed lap time each circuit, plus prizes, snacks and on-site activities.

A community cross-country event at Rosemont Hall featuring a 1 km kids' race and a 3 × 3 km three-person relay on groomed grass with tunnel runs and shallow creek crossings. Pre-registration and waivers required.

A community race in Whitehorse on September 20, 2026 offering 21 km, 10 km, 5 km and a free 1 km kids run. Registration is open and pledges support the Mount Lorne Volunteer Fire Department.

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.

Charity event at Mont Orford from September 25 to 27 2026 where teams assist people with functional limitations using Joëlette and Trackz Mobilité. Fundraising target is $50,000 for AlterGo and the Fondation des sports adaptés.

The 23rd Perseverance Trail Run in Cumberland on September 26, 2026 supports the Cumberland Community Forest Society. Trail races of 3K, 6K and 12K with team fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Trail races at Weaselhead Flats in southwest Calgary form the fifth and final event of the Central Alberta 5 Peaks series. Distances range from kids races to a 14.0 km enduro on hard pack and singletrack.

Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park about 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, with distances from kids runs to a 14.1 km Grit course. Courses run through dense forest and around Goldie and Flower lakes, with a noncompetitive hiking..

Three trail distances on the Rockcut Twillingate Trails on September 26 2026, from 9 km to 50 km, featuring coastal single track, forest sections and roads through outport communities.

A 5 km cross country race in Miramichi, New Brunswick on September 26, 2026, with in person and virtual options. Online registration and a CAD 10 fee apply, virtual runners must run off road and submit results by Sunday.

Falcon Trail Fest is a two-day stage trail event at Falcon Lake offering single-day and combined distance options. Courses use the new onishkatoon gwaykaadiziwin trail plus granite, forest singletrack and lakeshore sections.

A remote, all-trail race near Mattawan ON using a 12.5 km loop in 12.5 km, 25 km and 50 km formats. Technical terrain, hike options, on-site camping, community donations and a prepared post-race meal with dietary options.

A community fundraising walk and run along Fundy Trail Provincial Park offering 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options. Proceeds support the Cancer Support Program in the Saint John region and participants receive park entry, a shirt and lunch.

A trail and obstacle race inspired by police training in Québec on 26 September 2026 and Montréal on 17 October 2026. Multiple distances, an elite wave and solo or team categories; proceeds support pediatric research.

A vertical backyard ultra in Mabou, Nova Scotia where each loop climbs 370 m over about 4 km and must be completed within one hour. Free camping and on-course fuel are provided and part of the fee supports the Mabou food bank.

An obstacle race at the RCMP Academy grounds in Regina on September 26, 2026. Main course is 7.5 km with 26 obstacles; there is a 2 km kids Mini Mountie and a shorter adult sprint course.

Trail run and walk at Terwillegar Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, offering a 7.5 km walk and a 10 km run with aid stations and volunteers, finishing at Riverbend Community Hall for a hot breakfast.