Trail Running Calendar Canada 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Canada for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 453 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
Trail races at Heart Lake Conservation Park around a spring-fed kettle lake, with distances from 3 km to 22.5 km and aid stations on course.
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 BC Athletics event in Whistler featuring a 50 miles team relay and a 50 km solo run completed as five 10 km loops.
Trail event at Spring Lake Ski Hill featuring a 20K loop with over 200 metres of elevation gain per lap. Distances of 20K, 40K and 60K are available for solo runners or relay teams.
A backyard ultra in Manotick on October 3, 2026, focused on repeating loops and mutual support among runners. The event highlights community connection and the local gathering place around 692 Coffee & Bar.
A charity fun run at Riverside Park on October 3, 2026 where runners choose 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km and eat donuts at stations; proceeds and donated food support the Kamloops Food Bank.
A 15K trail race on the Stiles Cove Path in Pouch Cove, part of the ECT 50 Sampler Season Pass and organized by ECT Sampler Series.
Trail running in Thunder Bay with a 2.5 km kids course plus 10 km 25 km and 50 km options on mostly single track with aid stations.
Trail races from 3K to 50mi in the Gatineau Hills with UTMB Index recognition, technical single track and a post race barbecue.
Trail event in Wilden's backcountry on October 3, 2026 supporting youth mental health, with 1K kids run, 5K dogs welcome and 10K options.
A community trail run on October 3, 2026 offering 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile options. Registration includes a timing chip, bib, lunch and a brewery refreshment and proceeds support a future track and field facility.
Family friendly trail races at Mont Sutton on October 3 2026, four marked distances with water points, aid stations and age category podiums.
Trail 5 km and 10 km at the Canmore Nordic Centre with aid stations, finish line pie, required bear spray for adults, and a donation to the Biosphere Institute.
A point to point ultra linking Mount Seymour, Grouse Mountain and Cypress over about 57 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain on North Shore trails.
Backyard Ultra in Saint-Lazare on October 3, 2026: 6.706 kilometre loops to be completed in 60 minutes, final runners receive a 2000 $ bursary.
Trail races of 10 km and 21 km on Baldy Mountain with varied terrain, two aid stations, and professional timing.
Part of the 2026-2027 Calgary Roadrunners Grand Prix, the River Park Classic X/C offers 8 km and 4 km races plus a short kids run at Sandy Beach picnic area. Online pre-registration is preferred and entry fees apply.
A family-friendly event on October 3 2026 offering a 2 km walk or 5 km run to raise funds for Rural Response for Healthy Children.
Family parent and child obstacle run of 3 km at Parc Terre des Jeunes on October 3, 2026, with warm up by Cardio Plein air and a K POP show.
Cross-country races at Parc Terre-des-Jeunes on October 3, 2026: 10 km individual or 5 x 2 km relay; entry includes lunch and a drink.