British Columbia
Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in British Columbia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 95 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in British Columbia below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Trail races at Kalamalka Lake near Vernon BC on September 19, 2026 with kids and multiple distances over technical singletrack and scenic lake views.
Trail event at Alice Lake, Squamish on September 19, 2026 offering 42/21/11 km plus virtual entries and a $5 donation per registration to CMHA STEPS.
Trail races of 25K and 50K near Penticton BC on mostly single track trails with aid stations, cupless rules, parking at D'Angelo Winery, and proceeds to Penticton Search and Rescue.
A multi-category cross country meet at Crescent Park on September 19, 2026, serving as Lower Mainland Series Race 1 with registration closing September 16.
Backyard Ultra at Fleetwood Park on September 19 and 20, 2026: complete a 6.706 km loop each hour until one runner remains; free entry and raffle tickets per lap.
Gravel trail races of 5 km, 10 km and 21 km on the Kettle Valley Railway in Myra Provincial Park with trestles, tunnels and lake views; proceeds support Friends of the South Slopes.
Community trail races at Mount Washington on September 20, 2026 with 5 km and 10 km alpine courses; net proceeds support the Marmot Recovery Foundation.
Three Fridays in Rossland offering kids runs, a timed Dreadhead Mini VK, and 5 km and 10 km trail options on Sept 11, 18 and 25, 2026.
Trail races in Cumberland on September 26, 2026 supporting the Cumberland Community Forest Society with 3K, 6K and 12K options and team fundraising.
Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park offering distances from 1 km kids runs to a 14.1 km Grit course on forested trails near Vancouver.
A point to point trail near Whistler offering a 9 km runner route and a 7.5 km walking option from Cheakamus to Cal Cheak campground. Registration fees support the Engaruka boarding school in Tanzania.
Movement is Medicine in Nelson on September 26, 2026 offers a 16 km mountain run and a new 5 km Lakeside Park route with youth leadership and free Indigenous and youth entry.
Team based urban race from Red Bird Brewing combining clue solving, light physical challenges and creative tasks while supporting the Emergency Youth Shelter.
Trail races at Kenna Cartwright Park in Kamloops offering 5 km, 10 km and 21 km routes over mixed root, rock and dirt trails with river and lake views.
A trail race at Forests for the World offering 5 km and 10 km courses that pass Shane Lake and the Blue Spruce trail. Members register free and the 10 km turnaround includes a water station.
A fundraising climb on Grouse Mountain featuring a head to head showdown between two featured competitors, team scoring by top times and fundraising, plus a mountaintop celebration.
Cross country and trail races at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver with distances from 1 km to 8 km and BC Athletics sanctioning.
October 2026
Trail event at Brae Island Park offering 21 km, 10 km, 5 km and 1 km options, supporting Abreast In A Boat with in-person and virtual entries.
Whistler 50 in Whistler BC offers a solo 50 km ultra (five 10 km loops) and 50 mile relay options for teams of four or eight on October 3, 2026.