Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Free monthly trail meetups at Old Chelsea Picnic Area offering a **12 km** run or a **6 km** hike in Gatineau Park. Leashed dogs are allowed and participation requires acceptance of an Eventbrite waiver.

Trail races at Sheila McKee Park on July 29, 2026: a 5 km course with natural terrain and a 2 km kids run, timed with chip results.

Backyard ultra at Eco Park in Arva ON on August 1 2026 with a 3.36 km loop repeated twice each hour, capped at 67 runners and affiliated with Big Dog's Backyard.

A mountain trail event in Grande Cache offering 118 km, 42 km and relay options, with three summits and a river crossing at Hell's Gate. Significant elevation gain and aid stations are provided along the route.

A 25 km event in St. John's with both a solo 25 km and a two person relay. The course starts at Middle Cove Beach and finishes near Stiles Cove Path, organized by Joy Run to support mental health and suicide prevention.

The Elphinstone Ascent is a vertical kilometre on Mount Elphinstone near Gibsons on 1 August 2026. Limited to 60 runners, it includes a King and Queen of the Mountain classification and a GPX route is provided.

Beach run at Mavillette Beach offering 4, 6, 8 and 10 km routes, t-shirt and medal, limited to 150 participants.

The Cool Dad Race will take place in Saint-Calixte on Saturday 1 August 2026.

Team trail relay at Parc du Mont Bellevue where teams run 4 km loops for 10 hours to raise funds for the Sherbrooke firefighters toy campaign.

A trail marathon in Whitehorse that follows the Yukon River Trail past Miles Canyon and several lakes, with marathon and relay options and current entries sold out.

Open-water swims, a swimrun and trail runs at the Welland Community Boathouse on August 2, 2026, with swims from 2K to 10K, an about 11 km swimrun and 5K and 10K trail options.

Trail races in Bonshaw Hills and Strathgartney Provincial Parks on August 2, 2026, organized by the PEI Roadrunners Club. Distances range from 5 km to 52 km over rolling hills, single-track trails and wooden bridges.

Trail event in Petawawa on August 2, 2026 offering a 2.6 km kids race, 5 km and 10 km runs, and 3×5 km relays. Registration includes a meal, event shirt, and swag; fees vary by category.

An in-person timed run in Ottawa offering 5K and 10K distances with awards and snacks. Part of registration supports OrKidstra to help children access instruments and after-school programs.

A 5 km community run in Saskatoon on August 2, 2026, following Victoria Avenue and the Meewasin Trail, open to walkers runners and rollers.

A trail running event in Thunder Bay with cash on site registration and race number pickup, a 10 dollar per person fee and a free Mini Fun Run for children afterward.

A three race Thursday evening series at Birds Hill Provincial Park near Winnipeg from June 25 to August 6, 2026. Organized by On the Edge Running with series registration and permitted bib transfers.

Point to point trail races in British Columbia offering 120 miles 100 km and 40 miles across remote single track with substantial elevation gain.

Trail event in Mabou, Nova Scotia featuring **160K**, **86K**, and **46K** on coastal and highland trails, with technical shirts and Salomon prize draw eligibility.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Eugenia ON along the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail, featuring steep climbs, rocky technical terrain and scenic views.