Alberta
Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alberta for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 66 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alberta below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A multisport event in Red Deer combining trail running, catch and release fishing and a postrace drink at Troubled Monk, with funds supporting freshwater conservation.
Trail race at Wapiti Nordic near Grande Prairie with distances from 400 m to 42 km, loop courses, varied terrain and medals for all finishers.
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.
Community run in Fort McMurray on September 13, 2026 supporting humanitarian aid in Palestine, featuring kids races, a 3 km walk, and family activities.
Trail ultra on September 19, 2026 in Spruce Grove Alberta with multiple looped distances and kids runs; net proceeds support Olive Tree Projects.
A 28 km mountain trail at Castle Mountain Resort with summit climbs, relay options and variable September weather.
Trail races at William A. Switzer Provincial Park on September 19, 2026, featuring a half marathon, 10 km, 5 km and a kids race.
Fundraiser run in Sundre on September 19, 2026 supporting Burden Bearers Counselling and The Den SYC, offering 3K, 6K and a kids Mini Run.
A colourful 5k at North Glenmore Park with inflatable monsters, colour and bubble stations, plus a separate music festival and kids options.
A September trail race in Edmonton supporting Amy's House, with options from a family friendly 5 km to a 50 km ultra. The marathon course can be run solo or as a 2 to 4 person relay.
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.
Trail races at Weaselhead Flats in southwest Calgary with kids races, 7.6 km and 14 km options plus on course aid and event awards.
Trail run and walk in Terwillegar Park offering a 7.5 km walk and a technical 10 km run with aid stations, dog-friendly sections, and a hot buffet breakfast at Riverbend Hall.
Climb the ski hill to match a famous mountain's elevation in 24 hours while fundraising for registered Canadian charities at Rabbit Hill.
Halloween themed survival obstacle event at Northeast River Valley Park with adults, kids and K9 categories; tickets CAD 57.31 to 107.64 and no refunds.
The finale of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Trail Running Series near Edmonton, held at Devon Lions Campground. Multiple looped trail races 8 km, 16 km and 24 km plus 1 km and 3 km kids races, with shuttle parking from the high school.
October 2026
An ultra trail event in Northern Alberta offering 100 mile and 100 km formats for teams and solo runners, run on county roads, gravel beds and single track with staffed aid stations.
Trail event at Spring Lake Ski Hill featuring a 20K loop with over 200 metres of elevation gain per lap. Distances of 20K, 40K and 60K are available for solo runners or relay teams.
A community trail run on October 3, 2026 offering 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile options. Registration includes a timing chip, bib, lunch and a brewery refreshment and proceeds support a future track and field facility.
Trail 5 km and 10 km at the Canmore Nordic Centre with aid stations, finish line pie, required bear spray for adults, and a donation to the Biosphere Institute.