Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Trail races in Calgary on Aug 8 2026 with distances from 25K to 100K around Moose Mountain featuring single track and notable elevation gain.

Obstacle course weekend at Heritage Ranch near Red Deer with Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races and spectator options on August 8 and 9 2026.

Emperor's Challenge returns August 8, 2026 in Tumbler Ridge with a 20 km mountain race plus 2 km and 4 km kids races. Chip timing, five water stations and a fully marked alpine course.

A 5K run with 25 obstacles, huge foam volumes and festival amenities at Centre De Ski Le Relais in Lac-Beauport on August 8, 2026.

Spartan Trifecta Weekend in Red Deer with Sprint Super Beast and Kids Race at Heritage Ranch beside the Red Deer River; parking at Westerner Park.

An urban trail race in Edmonton offering distances from a 1.2 km kids course to a 34 km three-leg route, supporting men's mental health.

50 km team relay in 8 sections from North London to Broken Rail Brewery with proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Trail races in the Bas Saguenay region on August 8 and 9, 2026, with distances from 10 km to 135 km. Several events are sold out and displayed prices include service fees but exclude taxes.

An 8K race in Paradise on August 8 2026 that loops two local ponds via the T'Railway, capped at 125 runners with finisher medals and a post race reception featuring refreshments and prize draws.

An in-person survival-style challenge at Boulevard Lake with courses for kids, adults and dogs. Distances range from 1 km to 5 km and obstacles are not disclosed in advance.

Trail event at Opémican National Park on August 8 2026 offering 1, 5, 10, 21 and 50 km courses, marked and timed with water points; medals by age category and parking included.

A two day trail event at Stokely Creek Lodge featuring a 1 km hill climb, 5 km and 25 km trail races, plus family activities such as a kids race, scavenger hunt, lodge dinner and a nighttime summit hike.

Eight staged days in Waterloo region combining road, trail, cross country and track into a cumulative 80 km multi-discipline event.

Trail races at Chickakoo Lake feature technical singletrack, ridge-top views and distances from kids runs to an approximately 14 km enduro, with limited parking.

A 200 mile alpine ultramarathon near Castle Mountain Resort along the Great Divide Trail, featuring technical terrain, route-finding and GPS support.

A vertical kilometer at SpringHill Winter Park on August 9, 2026 where runners repeat a 400 m loop to reach 1 000 m of vertical gain within a four hour cutoff. Aid stations, finisher medal and awards are provided.

The Northerner Race is a Canadian themed 5 km obstacle course held annually in Tisdale, Saskatchewan after the August long weekend. The course mixes traditional obstacles with playful Canadian twists and offers on-site food and beer gardens..

Trail races at Forest Lea Trails on August 9, 2026, with 10 km and 27 km on rugged singletrack, plus a free 3 km youth race for ages 15 and under.

Trail running event in Thunder Bay with cash on site registration and evening bib pickup. Start and finish are in the stadium area near Kamview Nordic Centre and a free kids mini fun run follows the main event.

The The Forest Gumpers Trail Race Series will take place in Bells Corners on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.