Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Canada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 458 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Canada below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 5K obstacle run on Aug. 15, 2026 at Mont Saint Bruno with 25+ obstacles, about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and a family festival atmosphere with a Kids Free Fun Zone and DJs.
Trail event at Stake Lake near Kamloops offering 25 km, 50 km, 100 km and relay options plus a 25 km night race. Routes mix singletrack and double track with technical sections, drop bag access and multiple aid stations.
Multi-distance trail event in Squamish highlighted by a 50 mile course with over 90% singletrack and more than 11,000 ft of climbing; 2026 is sold out.
Trail races at Cobble Hill Mountain offering long, short and kids distances with aid stations and a cupless policy. Bib pickup requires government photo ID and parking is only in designated nearby areas.
Trail races on a 13 km loop at Kawartha Nordic, with options from a kids run to a 52 km ultra.
Official Backyard Ultra in Winnipeg on August 15 2026 run on a 6.7056 km prairie and forest trail loop with hourly laps until one runner remains.
Backyard Ultra at Echo Valley on August 15, 2026 featuring repeated 6.706 km loops until the last runner remains, with camping and a Daydream beginner option.
Trail loop on Mickeleens Path in Witless Bay about 11 km with an unflagged course, GPX available and volunteers at key locations.
Annual non profit trail run at Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain House offering 3 km 10 km and 20 km options with online registration.
Two days at Second Beach with 15.2 km bike and run options, an 8 km shortcut by canoe, a barbecue and a 19 plus afterparty with live music.
Run across the exposed ocean floor at Five Islands during low tide with 5 km, 10 km and youth race options.
Linear half marathon event in Chelsea on 16 August 2026 featuring 21.1 km, 5 km and 1 km options and 18 km on the Chelsea Greenway.
Off-road triathlon and trail race festival in Thunder Bay on Lake Superior with multiple race distances and 28 XTERRA World Championship qualification slots.
A community driven trail running event at Kivi Park on August 16, 2026 offering multiple distances and fundraising for the Miles Against Cancer Fund.
The Last Hour is the final Happy Hour Friday Night Series race, an 8 km trail run at Vanderwater Conservation Area featuring pine groves, boulder fields and riverside trails. No aid stations; parking fees apply.
Ultra-Trail des Chic-Chocs runs 21 to 23 August 2026 in the Chic-Chocs massif in Gaspésie. Nine races from 4 km to 170 km, Village UTCC and race services included; registration opens 3 November 2025.
Two days of trail racing across Whistler Blackcomb with four distances from about 12 km to 100 km and views of alpine lakes and Black Tusk.
A night trail run in Whitemud Ravine on about 6 km of flagged singletrack, with headlamp-required running, Night Run swag, finish food, and limited registration.
Four mountain trail distances in West Bragg Creek Alberta on single and double track with aid stations, elevation gain, cutoffs, and organizer policies.