Chelsea
Trail Running Calendar near Chelsea 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chelsea for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Road and trail races in Wakefield with 3 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km courses that cross the covered bridge and run through Gatineau Park.
A Halloween theme night run in Gatineau on 24 October 2026 offering 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km distances with headlamp required and medals available.
Trail race on 24 October 2026 at Centre de ski Nakkertok Nordique with multiple trail distances and a discovery biathlon using laser rifles.
Orienteering at Lac Beauchamp in Gatineau with forest terrain and multiple courses for novice to advanced plus a short intro clinic for newcomers.
November 2026
Orienteering at Kanata Lakes on November 8, 2026 with novice to advanced courses, a 15-minute intro clinic, advance waiver submission option and on-site registration.
January 2027
A January snowshoe event at The Ark in Denholm, QC offering 3 km, 5 km and 10 km distances plus a post-race buffet; registration currently unavailable.
Night snowshoe race at The Ark in Denholm with 3K, 5K and 10K options, a snowshoe Backyard Ultra and a 1 km sprint across a frozen lake.
February 2027
Multi-day cross-country ski event in Gatineau offering classic and free technique races from 2 km to 50 km, timed or untimed, on 19 to 21 February 2027.
A winter snowshoe race at The Ark in Denholm featuring a 2 km climb, a flat 1 km lake crossing, and a steep downhill finish.
A snowshoe backyard ultra at The Ark in Denholm where runners complete hourly 5.5 km loops on packed trails until only one racer remains.
May 2027
Two days of trail and road racing in Outaouais with distances from 6 km to 80 km, plus a fast half marathon along the Gatineau River and a Friday athlete village.
Evening 5 km trail runs in Ottawa on the second Tuesday from May to August with a small fee, post-race refreshments and a custom t shirt quilt prize for full-series participants.
July 2027
A mud run under 5 km with 17+ obstacles at Wesley Clover Parks on July 24 and 25, 2027, designed for women with rinsing stations, changing rooms and a minimum age of 7.
August 2027
Experience 25 obstacles including the worlds largest inflatable waterslide and 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at this 5 km fun run in Ottawa
A linear half-marathon plus 5 km and 1 km races on La Voie Verte in Chelsea, QC, with bus transport, gear check, timing and proceeds to local charities.
September 2027
Trail loops through the Cantley forest from Centre Nakkertok Sud in Gatineau on 19 September 2026, a 100% trail course framed by autumn foliage.