British Columbia
Trail Running Calendar British Columbia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in British Columbia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 91 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 Manning Park offering 13 km, 27 km and 50 km courses around Lightning Lake with alpine sections and an ascent near Frosty Mountain. Aid is limited, mandatory gear is required for the longer distances and optional live tracking is avail..
Trail races on the Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park featuring ultra, half, 12 km, 5 km and a free kids run.
Community fundraiser in Campbell River with 5 km and 10 km courses and a single start, supporting scholarships and local womens services.
A Backyard Ultra on private forest trails near Smithers where runners complete a 6 km loop every hour until only one remains. The event is capped at 80 runners and is the second annual edition on September 12, 2026.
A 25 km self supported trail race in Garibaldi Park with 1080 m ascent, limited to 100 runners, mandatory kit and a required shuttle to the start.
An annual running event for people aged 55 and over featuring an 8K race and a 5K fun run along the North Dyke by the Fraser River. Chip timing, aid stations and a post run social with food and music are included.
A family fun run in Rossland on September 13, 2026 with distances from 1 km to 10 km. Marshalls will be on course and net proceeds support the Black Jack Skier Development Program.
Trail running event at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on September 19, 2026 offering distances from a kids 2.5 km run to long technical courses with stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.
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 race near Penticton offering 25K and 50K routes with aid stations and proceeds donated to Penticton Search and Rescue.
Festival of Cross Country at Crescent Park South Surrey on September 19 2026 with race categories from Seahorse to Masters and a registration deadline of September 16 2026.
Gravel trail races on the Kettle Valley Railway in Myra Provincial Park with trestles, tunnels and lake views. Distances 5 km, 10 km and 21 km with proceeds supporting Friends of the South Slopes.
Trail races of 7.4K and 3.2K at Summerland Rodeo Grounds on September 20, with on-site facilities, awards and draw prizes.
Backyard Ultra (Lite) at Otway on Sep 20 combines looped Recreation and Almost an Ultra classes, fundraiser support for CNSC teams, prizes and on-site registration.
Community trail race at Mount Washington offering 5 km and 10 km alpine courses with net proceeds supporting the Marmot Recovery Foundation.
Trail races in Cumberland on September 26, 2026 offering 3K, 6K and 12K options to support the Cumberland Community Forest Society.
Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park around Goldie and Flower lakes with distances from 1 km to 14.1 km, a supported hiking division and age group awards.
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.
A 16 km mountain challenge in Nelson BC on September 26, 2026, held ahead of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The non-profit event climbs about 1200 m and donates proceeds to the Sinixt Confederacy and Pulpit Rock Trail Society.
Trail running event at Kenna Cartwright Park in Kamloops with 5 km 10 km and 21 km options. Routes mix roots rocks and dirt and include viewpoints water stations vary by distance.