Alberta
Trail Running Calendar Alberta 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alberta for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 69 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alberta below and join the trail community at these great events!
May 2027
Backyard ultra where runners repeat 6706 m loops each hour until one runner completes more loops than the others, with proceeds supporting Olive Tree Projects.
Sunset 5K and 10K trail runs from Millennium Park in Canmore on May 22, 2027, with timed results, cupless hydration, a finish-line cupcake, and a donation to Heart Mountain Rescue.
A shared obstacle adventure in Fort McMurray on May 22, 2027, offering Adult, Kids and K9 challenges with tickets on Eventbrite and no refunds.
A loop vertical race at Pass Powderkeg in Crowsnest Pass. Runners make four lift line ascents to reach 1,000 m of gain over about 9.75 km, with a single aid station at the base.
Shared obstacle adventure in Edmonton on May 29, 2027 with Adults, Kids and K9 categories and tickets sold via Eventbrite.
Trail ultramarathon near Edmonton on May 29, 2027 offering distances from 4 km to 100 km, with ACU categories and youth races.
Half marathon, 10 km and 5 km held on park loops in Bud Miller with aid stations, Zone4 ankle chip timing and complimentary race photos.
Trail race in Whitemud Park featuring technical singletrack, bridges and hard pack with courses of about 8.3 km and 13.4 km plus kids distances.
June 2027
A ridge-line mountain ultra in Hinton offering 60 km (solo and relay) and 25 km courses from Folding Mountain Landing, with significant climbing and on-site amenities.
Trail races at the Canmore Nordic Centre on singletrack and doubletrack, with distances from a free kids 1 km to a 16.1 km Enduro.
Looped trail running at Canmore Nordic Centre with 25 km and 50 km options, multiple aid stations, mandatory bear spray and a 10 hour finish limit.
Shared obstacle adventure at North Glenmore Park on June 5, 2027 with Adults, Kids and K9 courses; tickets via Eventbrite, no refunds.
A 20 mile trail run in the coulees of Lethbridge, Alberta, open to solo runners and teams up to five on a hilly, low-shade course with water at transition points.
Three-day timed ultrarunning event in Sherwood Park, Alberta offering 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour races with certified loops, livestream and fundraising for the Saffron Centre.
A foam filled 5K in the Edmonton Leduc area with 25 plus obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, a kids fun zone, live DJ and festival amenities.
A 5K obstacle run in Cochrane featuring 25+ obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, a free Kids Fun Zone and festival amenities.
A skyrunning weekend in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta with three certified mountain races and national and youth championships on June 26 and 27, 2027.
Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Okotoks on June 26, 2027, run on a 6.71 km loop with 15-hour and 24-hour timed options.
A low impact half marathon and 10 km in Kananaskis Country hosted at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, limited to 500 runners per day.
Mountain trail event in Kananaskis on June 26 2027 with a roughly 42 km marathon and a half marathon, limited to 150 runners.