Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Canada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 432 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in Canada below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A fundraising stadium climb at BC Place in Vancouver on October 24, 2026 with single and double bowl options and set registration and fundraising requirements.
Nighttime cyclocross-style running at Christie Pits Park with three heats including a 6 km cash race and a 3 km beer lap with prizes.
Provincial Cross Country in Saskatoon on October 24, 2026, with per-distance fees by age category, online payment and a late registration option.
Trail event in Saint-Hippolyte featuring four nature routes from 1 to 10 km, chip timing, water points and first-aid support.
Kal Park 9K in Coldstream BC is a 9.2 km loop trail with 300 m of elevation gain, held as race 5 of the Interior Running Association Trail Series on October 25 2026.
A family oriented trail event on Île Saint-Bernard offering 1 km for children, 5 km and 10 km, with entertainment and a sponsor village. The 10 km is dedicated in memory of a long-time volunteer with fundraising for stroke research.
A fundraiser Backyard Ultra (Lite) in Otway with Recreation and Almost an Ultra classes, 3.35 km loops, age categories, prizes, music and on-site amenities.
Trail running on October 25, 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and a 1.5 km kids race, costume contest and donations collected for the Sharing Place.
Trail running and walking at Parc de la rivière Batiscan with multiple distances, shuttle service, medal and chip timing; capacity is limited.
Raid the Hammer is a point to point adventure run in Waterdown featuring trail running and navigation for teams of two or three.
Cross Country SMH in Morin Heights on 25 and 26 October 2026 with races by age and distance and registration closing 23 October 2026.
A cross-country meet at Sunnybrook Park in Toronto offering 6 km and 8 km looped races, open to athletes with or without provincial membership.
Community trail races in Ottawa offering 5K and 10K courses at Wesley Clover Parks with net proceeds supporting the Ottawa Cancer Foundation.
A noncompetitive endurance day on a flat 4 km forest loop in The Blue Mountains where participants choose six or twelve hours and cover as much distance as they wish.
A Halloween 5 km run and walk in Grand Falls NB beside the gorge, with costumes, finisher medals, prizes and same day registration.
Nighttime themed trail 5K at FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg on October 29, 2026, including a sweatshirt, medal, post race food and a beverage; the event is sold out.
Loop the Vedder is a trail event in Chilliwack offering a 21 km half marathon, a 10 km and a 1 km kids run. The loop follows the Vedder River with gravel and single track sections, aid stations and community donations to local trails.
The Dark is a timed loop race inside the Bellevue Underground Mine on October 31 to November 1 2026. Runners complete 500 m laps in 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options while the mine stays around 0 to 2 °C and family Halloween activities run nearby.
A Halloween fun run around Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters, limited to 400 spots with costume prizes and a glow in the dark medal.