Nova Scotia
Trail Running Calendar Nova Scotia 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nova Scotia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 16 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nova Scotia below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Run across the exposed ocean floor at Five Islands during low tide with 5 km, 10 km and youth race options.
Cobequid Trail Run returns August 30, 2026 for its 20th anniversary, offering 5 KM, 10 KM and a Half Marathon on the Cobequid Trail. The 10 KM and Half Marathon are part of the Run Nova Scotia Performance Series.
September 2026
Backyard ultra in Cape Breton with hourly 6.7056 km loops, 50 CAD entry includes a custom tee and cash prizes for the winner.
Rock N Roots Reservoir Run in Victoria Park Truro on September 20 2026 features a 10 km trail, a free 1.2 km kids run and a cupless aid station.
Canada's first "vertical" backyard ultra in Mabou on September 26, 2026 features ~4 km loops with 370 m of vertical, on-site camping and a portion of fees donated to the food bank.
Trail fundraiser in Antigonish with 10 km and 21 km routes between North Shore Fire Hall and Cape George Lighthouse.
A community apple themed 5 km through a local orchard and the Harvest Moon Trail in Paradise, Nova Scotia. Includes a children's run, volunteers on course, apple surprises at the finish and parking nearby.
October 2026
Trail ultra at Cape Chignecto offering ~9 km, 51 km, 102 km and 153 km options on technical single-track with significant vertical gain.
A trail run and walk in Oxford, Nova Scotia supporting Pugwash Ground Search and Rescue. Participants choose 5 km or 10 km along the Bunny Trail and can stay for a barbecue; the route may move to streets if a fire ban applies.
A 50 km charity run in Shearwater Nova Scotia on October 17 2026 along Shearwater Flyer Salt Marsh and Atlantic View trails with proceeds to Christmas Daddies.
A 13 hours backyard ultra at Trenton Park where runners repeat a loop until time runs out, held to raise funds for Pictou County United Way.
November 2026
A 10.4K season ender in St. Margaret's Bay on 8 November 2026 listed on Nova Scotia Trail Running's 2026 race calendar.
April 2027
A trail orienteering event combining map and compass navigation with trail running; the precise location will be announced a few days before 18 April 2027.
June 2027
A backyard ultra at Kejimkujik National Park where runners repeat a 6.67 km loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 175 with tiered cash prizes, a waitlist, and specific refund and deferral policies.
Multi day trail event at Wentworth Provincial Park with looped course, several time based options, cupless aid station, free pre event camping and a Hawaiian theme.