Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in Canada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 434 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in Canada below and join the running community at these great events!

Uphill mountain race in Revelstoke covering 6.6 km with 1200 m of ascent, starting at Rockford Plaza and finishing at the top of the Upper Revelation Gondola.

Trail races of 10, 25 and 50 km plus a 750 m kids run at Brandon Hills, featuring mostly single track and notable elevation.

An obstacle race in Cloyne Ontario on August 29 2026 featuring a 3 km loop, a kids challenge and a 2 hour Endure to complete as many loops as possible. The event includes a festival area, food vendors and cash prizes.

Cross country races on a 2 km grass loop in Pippy Park with 2 km and 5 km distances plus a new mixed age 4 x 800 m relay.

Trail running at Gronlid Cross Country Ski Trails in Fort à la Corne Island Forest with 2.0 km, 5.5 km and 8.5 km courses. Proceeds support trail infrastructure and nature conservation.

Backyard Ultra at Parc du Domaine Vert on 29 August 2026. Hourly 5 km loops over 20 hours with individual and team categories raising funds for Leucan.

24 Hour To Empower in Barrie features 5 km loops each hour for 24 hours to reach 120 km while raising funds for the Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie.

Multiple trail distances at Nose Hill Park including 34 km, 17 km, 6.8 km and a 2 km kids run with chip timing and stocked aid stations.

A foam filled 5K with 25 plus obstacles and a festival atmosphere at Dagmar Ski Resort near Uxbridge Toronto, including a free Kids Fun Zone.

Cobequid Trail Run returns August 30, 2026 for its 20th anniversary, offering 5 KM, 10 KM and a Half Marathon on the Cobequid Trail. The 10 KM and Half Marathon are part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.

A 17 km one-lap trail race at Nose Hill Park with official chip timing, a midcourse aid station and race photos and swag included.

South Huron Trail Run in Exeter on August 30, 2026 features 8 km and 3.25 km trail routes with bridge crossings. Proceeds support Friends of the Trail for future trail maintenance.

Raid the City is a three hour urban adventure run for teams of two in Hamilton. Teams use maps and a smartphone app to score checkpoints across trails, roads, alleys and parks while travelling on foot.

September 2026

Trail running event in Thunder Bay organized by Thunder Bay Nordic Trails and Fresh Air, with cash-on-site entry and on-site number pick-up. A free Kids Mini Fun Run follows the main race.

A 21 km trail loop around Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island with a relay option, held on the Labour Day long weekend and sanctioned by BC Athletics.

Trail event at Albion Hills Conservation Area in Caledon on September 5, 2026 offering multiple course and youth race options.

A mountain trail event on Blackcomb with a Peak to Peak gondola crossing, routes through meadows and alpine lakes, and multiple distances including kids runs and a non competitive hiking division.

Trail races from 1 km to 75 km near Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc with GPX routes, aid stations and shuttle service from designated parking.

Trail races at the Canmore Nordic Centre with distances from 1 km to 19.3 km, specific safety rules, aid stations, and on-site medal pickup.

A trail ultramarathon in Corner Brook offering 100 km, 50 km and a 50 km relay through the Long Range Mountains with substantial elevation gain and coastal scenery. Registration runs from November 15 to August 15, 2026.

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