Calgary
Trail Running Calendar near Calgary 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Calgary for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A colourful 5k at North Glenmore Park with inflatable monsters, colour and bubble stations and a post-run music festival with a DJ.
A 3-person cross-country relay and a 1 km kids race at Confederation Park with post-race soup, team categories and volunteer opportunities.
Inaugural run and walk at North Glenmore Park on September 30, 2026 honoring residential school victims and raising funds for Orangeshirtday.org and local Indigenous sports initiatives.
October 2026
November 2026
Annual cross-country at South Edworthy Park, part of the Calgary Roadrunners Grand Prix Series. Expect late-season trail conditions and choose from 1 km, 4 km, or 8 km, with a post-race soup social at the seniors centre.
December 2026
A community cross country event through Bowmont Park with options for children and adults, timed races, and a post race meal at the Silver Springs Community Association. Festive outfits are common and winter footing is expected.
A 20 mile three-loop winter trail race at West Bragg Creek on 19 December 2026 where runners choose loop order and must carry mandatory winter gear.
January 2027
Experience a classic winter cross country race on the scenic Panorama Hills trails in Calgary. Choose between 4 km and 8 km distances on a snowy and varied terrain with a community social to follow.
A cross country race through Twelve Mile Coulee in Calgary featuring roughly 4 km and 8 km courses plus a children's 0.5 km fun run. Snow and mud are common and spikes or cleats are recommended.
February 2027
A winter cross-country race at Nose Hill Park offering 4 km and 8 km courses plus a kids fun run, part of the 2025 to 2026 Grand Prix Series. The 2026 event is the 41st running.
Experience a winter cross country tradition with 4 km and 8 km races through the snowy forest trails and scenic reservoir shores of Calgary’s Weaselhead Flats.
March 2027
Final race of the 2025 to 2026 Grand Prix series in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Trail loops of about 4 km and 8 km include snow, ice, hills and water crossings; spikes or cleats are recommended.
A 5 km indoor run through Calgary’s +15 Skywalk on 7 March 2027 with timed waves, finisher prizes, and options for walk or 2.5 km.
August 2027
Trail event at Nose Hill Park on August 29, 2027 offering 34 km, 17 km, 6.2 km and a 2 km kids run with chip timing for the main distances.