Northwest Calgary
Trail Running Calendar near Northwest Calgary 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Northwest Calgary for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A free Halloween relay in Calgary where teams run repeated 400 m loops passing a skeleton arm, with music, lights, candy and a costume contest.
November 2026
Provincial cross-country championships in Calgary on November 7, 2026, with set registration deadlines and fees; 60 athletes from 15 clubs are listed.
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 trail race at West Bragg Creek on 19 December 2026 with three counter clockwise loops run in any order and an eight hour time limit.
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 network with timed results, wave starts, age-group rankings, and options for personalized medals.
May 2027
Trail running at Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Provincial Park with distances from 1 km to 11.6 km, cup free, with aid stations, medals and on-site parking.
June 2027
Family obstacle event on June 5, 2027 at North Glenmore Park with adult, kids and K9 courses and early bird pricing until November 30, 2026.
A 5K obstacle run in Cochrane featuring 25+ obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, a free Kids Fun Zone and festival amenities.
July 2027
August 2027
A women focused mud obstacle run in Calgary with about 5 km, 17+ obstacles, a festival atmosphere and a participant kit including medal and headband.
Trail races at Nose Hill Park on August 29, 2027 with 34 km, 17 km, 6.2 km and a 2 km kids event, chip timing and on-course support.
A 17 km women’s sub-ultra at Nose Hill Park with a single-lap trail course, official chip timing, aid station, and about 500 m of elevation gain.
September 2027
Trail races at Weaselhead Flats in Calgary on 25 September 2027, featuring Enduro, Sport, Kids 3K and Kids 1K across mixed singletrack and hard-pack trails.