Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

A fall trail race on October 4, 2026 at Echo Valley Provincial Park offering 5k, 13k (approx. 400 m D+) and 26k options, starting at Glacier Rock Centre with proceeds supporting a local food bank.

Défi d'Howard at Mont Avalanche on October 4, 2026 is a family friendly trail race offering distances from 1 km to 12 km, inflatables for kids and medal presentations.

Trail races in Mactaquac Provincial Park on October 3 and 4, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and 20K over varied single and double track with stream crossings. Online registration only and a near cup-less policy at water stations.

Season's End is a late fall community trail event at Predator Ridge offering 6 km and 10 km options for runners and mountain bikers on flowing singletrack. The event is cupless so bring your own drink container.

Trail race at Blackstrap Provincial Park on October 4, 2026, with approximate 5 km and 10 km distances, an 80-runner cap, no official awards, five draw prizes, and a post-race wiener roast.

Trail running event in Thunder Bay with on-site cash registration, a $10 per person fee and a free Kids Mini Fun Run held afterward.

A trail running event at Mont Sainte Anne in early October featuring multiple trail distances, firmer forest paths, and a 5 km night trail with a headlamp provided.

Trail event at Christie Lake with a 5.3 km loop and distances from 5 km to a 53 km solo or relay. Aid stations use no disposable cups, finishers receive medals, and the event supports Oceana Canada.

Multi distance trail event at Myra Bellevue with routes on the KVR and technical single track, aid stations and shuttle service. Options range from a kids 1 km to a 35 km course with on course support and lunch at the finish.

A technical single-track trail race on Sumas Mountain on October 10, 2026, offering 10 km, 20 km and 30 km loops, aid stations, finish food, podium prizes and a 30 km team challenge.

A 21K half marathon on the East Coast Trail from Flatrock to Red Cliff, presented as a sampler for the ECT 50 and insured by CARA. The route follows Father Troy's Trail, Silver Mine Head Path and Cobbler's Path.

Trail races of 5 km and 13 km at Poley Mountain on October 10, 2026, including a Fall Festival day ticket, swag, and a summit aid station. Online registration closes October 2 and transfers are allowed.

Grizzly Ultra is set for Saturday, October 10, 2026, organized by Grizzly Events. Online registration via Zone4.ca closes October 5, 2026 and the form includes duplicate bib checks and payment options.

Road and trail races in Wakefield with a crossing of the covered bridge and sections in Gatineau Park. Distances 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km with varied terrain and on site parking.

The Hoodoo 8K will take place in Kamloops on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

Le Cross des Couleurs on October 11, 2026 features secured courses of 1, 2, 5 and 10 km with timing mats, free photos, parking 500 meters from the finish and medals for finishers and age group podiums.

The Whistler Turkey Trot will take place in Whistler on Sunday 11 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Turkey Trot at Springbank Park on Monday October 12 2026 offers a 6.5 km cross country loop, a 2 km grass loop and a roughly 200 m Kiddy Trot, with donations collected for the London Food Bank.

Trail and mountain bike event in Bromont, Quebec focused on fundraising for multiple causes. Distances range from 2 km to 160 km and options include solo and relay teams with some private trail sections.

Two-day obstacle-course weekend at Blue Mountain Ski Resort on October 17 to 18, 2026 featuring Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race. Finishing the three adult races in one weekend awards the Trifecta Weekend Medal.