Alberta
Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alberta for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 63 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alberta below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
River Park Classic X/C at Sandy Beach picnic area in Calgary on October 3 2026 is a cross country race offering 8 km 4 km and a short kids run within the CRR Grand Prix series.
A memorial stair climb at Melcor Centre on October 4, 2026 where participants ascend and descend 110 stories to honour fallen first responders and raise funds for local charities.
A three day dryland mushing event Oct 9 to 11 2026 at Christiansen Field Aerodrome with competitive and developmental classes and AAHDS sanctioning.
A memorial run organised by Edmonton Thunder on 10.10.26 at Sir Wilfred Laurier Park offering 1k, 2k, 3k and 5k with youth age categories.
Grizzly Ultra 2026 is organized by Grizzly Events with online registration via Zone4 and a registration deadline of Oct 11; a waiver and mandatory form fields are required.
A 5 km and 10 km run at Police Point Park in Medicine Hat on Oct 17 2026. The event is officially timed, awards medals to all finishers, and encourages participants to wear costumes before Halloween.
A fall trail race around Okotoks Recreation Centre offering 1 km, 4 km and 8 km distances. Pre-registration is closed, on-site registration will be available and a post-race social follows.
The Dark is a timed loop race inside the Bellevue Underground Mine on October 31 to November 1 2026. Runners complete 500 m laps in 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options while the mine stays around 0 to 2 °C and family Halloween activities run nearby.
November 2026
A 55 km, five-loop trail ultra at Chickakoo Lake on November 21, 2026, with solo and relay options, technical single-track and limited field sizes.
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.
Indoor 5 km run through Calgary’s +15 Skywalk network with timed results, wave starts, age-group rankings, and options for personalized medals.
5K and 10K trail runs and walks at Rundle Family Centre on March 14, 2027 with chip timing, a postrace meal, swag and a finisher medal.
May 2027
A community backyard ultra beside the Oldman River on May 1, 2027. Runners repeat a 6.71 km out and back loop while proceeds support Youth One programs and services for teens.