Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Canada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 466 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Canada below and join the running community at these great events!

A cross country style race on a 2.5 km pasture loop at Willibald Farm Distillery & Brewery, with 5 km and 10 km options. Proceeds support the rare Charitable Research Reserve and participants receive curated goods and official timing.

Cross country meet in Niagara Falls on September 27, 2026 featuring an Open 5K and age group sessions for MTA and Athletics Ontario athletes. Entry fees and course documents are published.

A trail running event in Thunder Bay organized by Thunder Bay Nordic Trails and Fresh Air. Cash payment and evening number pickup are available and a free Kids Mini Fun Run follows the main event.

October 2026

An ultra trail event in Northern Alberta offering 100 mile and 100 km formats for teams and solo runners, run on county roads, gravel beds and single track with staffed aid stations.

Timed-loop trail race at Beaudry Provincial Park near Winnipeg on October 2-4, 2026, with 5.1 km loops and solo options of 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours. Supported aid stations, accomplishment awards, and timing via UltraSignup.

Trail races at Heart Lake Conservation Park on October 3, with distances from a 3 km kids run to a 22.5 km Grit course. Shaded trails, aid stations, a no‑cup policy, and limited parking; awards must be collected at the event.

Trail ultra at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park with technical single-track and about 2200 m vertical gain per loop. Options range from ~9 km to ~153 km; no refunds, transfers allowed until September 26, 2025.

Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra features a 50 km solo (five 10 km laps) and 50-mile relays for teams of 4 or 8, presented by BC Athletics on the shared unceded territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation.

Trail event at Spring Lake Ski Hill featuring a 20K loop with over 200 metres of elevation gain per lap. Distances of 20K, 40K and 60K are available for solo runners or relay teams.

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 charity fun run at Riverside Park on October 3, 2026 where runners choose 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km and eat donuts at stations; proceeds and donated food support the Kamloops Food Bank.

A 15K trail race along the Stiles Cove Path from Pouch Cove to Flatrock on October 3, 2026. Part of the ECT 50 Sampler series, the event requires a cell phone and whistle and allows one finish line drop bag.

Trail races in Thunder Bay offering a 2.5 km kids run plus 10 km 25 km and 50 km options. Routes start and finish at Kinsmen Park and include aid stations chip timing finisher medals and age division awards.

Trail races at The Ark near Ottawa offering 3K to 50K on technical private trails, no cutoff times, UTMB Index and ITRA recognition for key distances, and free rustic camping for registered runners.

Trail running event in Wilden, Kelowna offering 10K, 5K, dog and kids categories; proceeds support youth mental health.

The Lacombe Memorial Trail Run will take place in Lacombe on Saturday 3 October 2026.

The Trail du Mont Sutton offers four marked trail distances during the Autumn Festival, with water points, aid stations on longer routes, category podiums and free parking.

Harvest Hustle brings a timed 5K, a 2.0 km wheelchair-friendly Walk & Wheel and a 210 m Kids Dash together with a vendor market, family activities and live music at Mud Creek Trail.

A point to point ultramarathon linking Mount Seymour, Grouse and Cypress in one continuous route. About 57 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain, held in North Vancouver on October 3, 2026.

Trail and ultra races at Warsaw Caves combine single-track forest trails, limestone lookouts and 20+ km of paths. Organized by Body and Mind Adventures, a portion of fees supports CMHA and the event is cup free.

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