Trail Running Calendar Canada 2025-2026

Buckin' Hell is a challenging trail running event held at Mount Seymour Resort in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The race features three distance options: 35 km, 50 km, and a 50 km two-person relay. With nearly 2,500 meters (8,250 feet) of climbing and descent, the course traverses rugged terrai..

The Brokenagan Backyard Ultra will take place in Vernon on Saturday 26 July 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Raven Ridge Run is a trail running event held at Whitewater Ski Resort near the Hummingbird Lodge in Nelson, BC. Scheduled for July 26, the race offers two challenging routes: a 10km course with 550m elevation gain and a 15km course with 865m elevation gain. Both routes traverse alpine terrain,..

The Pharmasave Figure 8 (8K) Trail Race, organized by the Paradise Running Club, is held in Paradise, Newfoundland. The race features a flat, well-marked course that loops around two popular local ponds—Neil's Pond and Octagon Pond—following the groomed T'Railway trail, which offers near road-like r..

The Grand Sand 15k is a trail running event held in Lester Beach, Manitoba, featuring a 15-kilometer course. The race route includes scenic stretches along the beach, the Trans-Canada Trail, and the cross-country ski trails of Grand Beach, offering a diverse and picturesque running experience. The e..

The Persistence Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Eco Park in Arva, Ontario, Canada. Participants run a 6.7056 km loop every hour, repeating it until only one runner remains, testing their persistence and stamina. The course features a runnable mix of crushed stone trails, grass,..

The Seaside Showdown Series: Mickeleens Path is an 11-kilometer trail race held in Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. The course is a loop starting and ending at Witless Bay, beginning on the "Old Track" and connecting to Mickeleens Path. Designed for both experienced and new racers, the event..

The Death Race is a challenging ultramarathon held annually in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada, set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The 25th edition features a grueling 118 km course that starts and ends on a 4,200-foot plateau, crossing three mountain summits and includ..

The Yukon River Trail Marathon, held annually in Whitehorse, Yukon, has been running strong for over 25 years. This scenic marathon features a challenging course that begins on the Millennium Trail and winds through single-track paths to Kwanlin (Miles Canyon) and Canyon City. Runners continue along..

The Bonshaw Trail Races take place at Strathgartney Provincial Park in Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Scheduled for August 3, 2025, the event offers three challenging trail distances: 10km, 26km, and 52km. Runners experience scenic routes featuring rolling hills, dense forests, single-track..

The Course Caraquet - Trail Running will take place in Caraquet on Sunday 3 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

The Kamview / Fresh Air Trail Run will take place in Thunder Bay on Tuesday 5 August 2025.

The Fat Dog 120 Trail Race is a challenging ultra running event held in British Columbia, Canada, featuring several distance options including a 120-mile race. The point-to-point course starts in Keremeos and finishes in E.C. Manning Provincial Park, covering approximately 124 miles with about 26,00..

The Falling Water Trail Marathon and Half Marathon take place in Eugenia, Ontario, Canada, along the scenic Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail. This challenging trail event features a full marathon (approximately 42 km) and a half marathon (approximately 21 km), both with significant elevation..

The Middle Path Trail Race, held in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, offers a variety of distances including 26 km, 52 km, a 13 km team event, as well as 5 km and 2 km races over a weekend in August. Part of the Outrace Series and Athletics Ontario Trillium Running series, the event emphasizes accessibility..

The Cape to Cliff Beach run takes place at the scenic Mavillette Beach in Clare, Nova Scotia, Canada. Participants can choose from four distances: 4 km, 6 km, 8 km, or 10 km. The 4 km route is a pure beach run on tidal sands, while the longer courses combine gravel, pavement, and sand, featuring hig..

The Joy Run 50 is an annual 50-kilometer trail running event held in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, starting at the historic Signal Hill National Historic Site. Celebrating its 5th edition, the race features a challenging course along the rugged East Coast Trail, including scenic sections li..

Capes 100 is Atlantic Canada's first 100-mile trail running race, held in Mabou, Nova Scotia. The event features challenging courses through the scenic Mabou Highlands and along the Atlantic Ocean, offering runners stunning views of beaches, streams, and coastal vistas. In addition to the 100-mile r..

The Emperor's Challenge is a renowned mountain race held in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, within the UNESCO Global Geopark. Celebrating its 25th year in 2025, the event features a challenging 20 km half marathon on Babcock Mountain, with a summit at 11 km and an elevation gain of 610 meters. The..

The Prairie Goat VK will take place in Springfield on Sunday 10 August 2025.