Calgary
Trail Running Calendar near Calgary 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Calgary for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Trail races at Nose Hill Park on August 30, 2026 with 34 km, 17 km, 6.8 km and a 2 km kids course plus chip timing and aid stations.
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.
September 2026
Trail race at the Tsuut'ina Cultural Museum with about 12.2 km of raw single track, four river crossings and a community post race celebration.
A colourful family friendly 5 km at North Glenmore Park on September 19, 2026 with inflatable monsters, four colour and bubble stations, plus a post run music festival.
A cross-country relay at Confederation Park on September 20, 2026 with teams of three running a 3 km figure-eight on groomed grass. A 1 km kids race is also held and hot soup is served after the event.
A commemorative run/walk in Calgary on September 30, 2026 honoring children lost to the residential school era; funds support OrangeShirtDay.org and local Indigenous 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 traditional winter cross country race through the scenic Weaselhead Flats and Jackrabbit Trail. Tackle snowy forest paths in 4 km or 8 km distances followed by a warm community social.
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.
Indoor 5 km run through Calgary’s +15 Skywalk on 7 March 2027, based at CORE Shopping Centre, with wave starts, finisher medals, and team discounts.